Edirne's geographical position made it the base for the advance into the Balkans. Palace and government buildings were erected; the Eski Cami (Old Mosque) belongs to the architectural heritage of this period.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Murad I's Capture of Edirne and Its Establishment as Capital?
- Murad I conquered Edirne and made it his capital; although Istanbul had not yet been taken, the Ottoman administrative centre was moved onto European soil.
- When did Murad I's Capture of Edirne and Its Establishment as Capital happen?
- 1369 CE
- Where did Murad I's Capture of Edirne and Its Establishment as Capital take place?
- Edirne (Adrianopolis)