followers. In the middle of Hypatius' coronation, many Blues left the Hippodrome, while the Greens remained. Then, Imperial troops led by Belisarius and Mundus stormed into the Hippodrome, killing any remaining people indiscriminately, whether they were Blues or Greens. About thirty thousand people were reportedly killed. Justinian had Hypatius executed and exiled the senators who had supported the riot. He then rebuilt Constantinople and the Hagia Sophia and was free to establish his rule. Citations General and cited sources Popular account based on the author's extensive scholarly research. External links Procopius, "Justinian Suppresses the Nika Revolt, 532", from the Internet Medieval Sourcebook. J. B. Bury, "The Nika Revolt", chapter XV part 5 from History of the Later Roman Empire (1923). James Grout: "The Nika Riot", part of the Encyclopædia Romana Samuel Vancea: "Justinian and the Nike Riots" , published in Clio History Journal 530s in the Byzantine Empire 532 riots 532 6th century in the Byzantine Empire 6th-century rebellions Constantinople Justinian I Massacres in the Byzantine Empire Sports riots