Székesfehérvár
City · c. 900 CE · in Europe
Capital of Principality of Hungary (900–999), Kingdom of Hungary (1000–1543).
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- Maragheh (c. 898 CE): Capital of Sajid Dynasty (898–929), Ilkhanate (1294–1335).
- Pskov (903 CE): Capital of Pskov Republic (1348–1510).
- Bratislava (907 CE): Capital of Kingdom of Hungary (1526–1546).
- Jeonju (c. 892 CE): Capital of Hubaekje (892–935).
- Kaesong (c. 911 CE): Capital of Taebong (911–918), Goryeo (922–1392).
- Lugo (c. 911 CE): Capital of Kingdom of Galicia (911–1125).
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- Sibenik (860 CE): Capital of Kingdom of Croatia (926–1098).
- Brunswick (861 CE): Capital of Duchy of Brunswick (1815–1870).
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