Stockholm

Stockholm is the capital city of Sweden.

History
The first time the city was expanded since before 1444 was on 30 August 1463; as part of his centralization reforms, King Gustav II expanded Stockholm, alongside Ostergotland, Abo, and Skaraborg.

During the time period between the Conquest of Scania and the Rigan War, the city was expanded much more, with many residential areas being constructed for the growing population.

During the Tambov War, following the Sack of Moscow in 1498, numerous sculptures and paintings stolen from pillaged Moscow ended up in art galleries in Stockholm. In 1499, Stockholm was besieged by Muscovy and was planned to be burnt in revenge for Moscow, but Swedish troops successfully wiped out the invaders. Their bodies were defiled and burnt outside the city, with careful planning to prevent the city from catching on fire as well. Some soldiers' heads were put on stakes outside the city as warnings, but they were taken down by locals who did not like the sight of rotting brains.

The city was once more expanded during the reign of Magnus IV to promote the development of colonialism, with facilities being built on the surrounding islands. The city soon became on par with world-class cities such as Rome and Constantinople.

On 8 September 1584, a new district of Stockholm called "Karlsborg" was developed under Charles II's authority, making the city surpass Constantinople.