The Despotate of Morea was a Byzantine successor state located in the Peloponnese region of Greece, established after the fall of Constantinople in 1453. It emerged as a significant political entity during the late Byzantine period, primarily ruled by the Palaiologos dynasty. The despotate served as a center for Byzantine culture and governance until it fell to the Ottoman Empire in the late 15th century. The despotate was characterized by its efforts to maintain Byzantine traditions and autonomy in the face of Ottoman expansion. It played a crucial role in the preservation of Greek Orthodox Christianity and the promotion of arts and education during a time of significant change in the region.