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Second Bulgarian Empire

1185 – 1396 CE · about 211 years

The Second Bulgarian Empire was restored by a revolt against Byzantium led by the brothers Asen and Peter. It was a leading Balkan state in the 13th century before falling to the Ottomans in 1396.

Key facts

Dates1185 – 1396 CE
RegionEurope & colonial empires
ContinentEurope
CapitalTarnovo
FounderIvan Asen I and Peter IV
Religion(s)Eastern Orthodox Christianity

Before & after

Preceded by

Byzantine Empire (Eastern Roman Empire)

Followed by

Ottoman Empire

Sources

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.