Emperor Justinian I initiated a major rebuilding program in Constantinople after the Nika Riots in 532 AD. This reconstruction aimed to restore and enhance the city's grandeur, including significant projects like the Hagia Sophia. The rebuilding efforts continued throughout Justinian's reign, which lasted until 565 AD, but the most notable transformations occurred in the years immediately following the riots.
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