What significant city did Oleg attack successfully?
Athens
Rome
Jerusalem
Constantinople
Answer
Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire, was successfully attacked by Oleg, a Varangian leader, in 907 AD. Oleg's forces sailed down the Dnieper River and across the Black Sea, surprising the Byzantines. They laid siege to Constantinople and forced the emperor to pay a large ransom. The attack demonstrated the growing power of the Varangians and their ability to raid and conquer distant lands.
Unveiling the Saga: The Chronicles of Oleg the Wise
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