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Nika riots
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rebellion in the Byzantine empire
Key facts
- Date
- January 532 AD
- Location
- Constantinople
- Caused by
- See causes
- Goals
- Free demes' leaders, overthrow Justinian
- Methods
- Widespread rioting, property damage, murder, arson
- Resulted in
- Military action by imperial government leading to the escalation and militarization of the riots
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Encyclopedic overview
Lead figures
Hypatius
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