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Who captured his predecessor and took him to Constantinople?

  • Alexander the Great

  • Justinian I

  • Belisarius

  • Cyrus the Great

Answer

Belisarius, a renowned Byzantine general, played a pivotal role in capturing the Ostrogothic king, Vitiges, and transporting him to Constantinople. This significant event occurred during the Gothic War, a prolonged conflict between the Eastern Roman Empire and the Ostrogoths over control of Italy. Belisarius's successful campaign marked a turning point in the war, solidifying Byzantine dominance in the region.
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