Murad I's Capture of Edirne and Its Establishment as Capital

1369 CE · Edirne (Adrianopolis) · military

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.

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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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)