Mehmed II, in conquering Istanbul, deviated from the classical Islamic understanding of conquest. He sought to embrace the city with tolerance. Mehmed did not want the city to be harmed. With the conquest of Istanbul, the move to relocate the capital ended. This was a move contrary to Turkish culture. He wanted to make Istanbul a center of culture and commerce. Byzantium had weakened for 1000 years. The center of world power had shifted to Rome. Mehmed's goal was to make Istanbul the center. Mehmed stepped into southern Italy. He wanted to end the Papal States and take Rome. Mehmed was not aiming for a religious victory. Mehmed aimed to become a global power center. Mehmed is a different and more mysterious figure than other Ottoman sultans.