Cyprus Is Ruled Under A Feudal System

After the division of the Roman Empire Cyprus becomes part of Byzantium, with Constantinople as its capital. In1191 AD Cyprus is defeated by the crusader Richard the Lionheart. The island is then sold to the Knights Templar, who resell it to Guy de Lusignan. From 1192 to 1489 Cyprus is ruled under a feudal system and Catholicism becomes the official religion. In1489 control of the island passes to the Venetians who takes steps to fortify the island and build walls around the towns of Nicosia and Famagusta. In1571 Ottoman troops invades the island and Cyprus becomes part of the Ottoman Empire.