The Trebizond Empire, established in 1204 after the Fourth Crusade, was a Byzantine successor state located on the Black Sea coast of Asia Minor. Its fall in 1461 marked the end of the Byzantine political presence in Asia Minor. The empire faced numerous challenges, including internal strife, economic difficulties, and increasing pressure from the expanding Ottoman Empire. Despite initial resilience, Trebizond struggled to maintain its territory and influence as the Ottomans continued their conq

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