Were they Emperor Basil II's greatest enemy? - Battle of Setina, 1017 AD

Were they Emperor Basil II's greatest enemy? - Battle of Setina, 1017 AD

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Emperor Basil II halted his campaign in 1014 after receiving news of Bulgarian Tsar Samuel's death. Basil exploited this to strengthen his position in Bulgaria, capturing key cities and winning over Bulgarian nobles. Meanwhile, threats emerged from Georgia and the Fatimid Empire. Basil managed to subdue Bulgaria by 1018, transforming it into a Byzantine administrative unit while maintaining some local traditions. His campaigns solidified Byzantine control in the region, marking a significant achievement in his reign.

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