INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

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Under the emperors after Justinian, the chief concern of the Byzantine state was
A
Religious heresy and controversy.
B
The defense against Slavs, Russians, and The Arabs
C
The over taxation of the peasants and frequent peasant rebellions.
D
The conversion of the Slavs to Christianity.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Byzantine Emperor Justinian built the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Wisdom of God, the Hagia Sophia, which was completed in only four and a half years (532 CE-537 CE). Even now, it is universally acknowledged as one of the greatest buildings in the world.

Detailed explanation-2: -As a Christian Roman emperor, Justinian considered it his divine duty to restore the Roman Empire to its ancient boundaries.

Detailed explanation-3: -Justinian I served as emperor of the Byzantine Empire from 527 to 565. Justinian is best remembered for his work as a legislator and codifier. During his reign, Justinian reorganized the government of the Byzantine Empire and enacted several reforms to increase accountability and reduce corruption.

Detailed explanation-4: -During the reign of Justinian I ( r. 527–565), the empire reached its greatest extent after the fall of the west, re-conquering much of the historically Roman western Mediterranean coast, including Africa, Italy and Rome, which it held for two more centuries.

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