Medieval era · 1185 – 1187

Uprising of Asen and Peter

The Uprising of Asen and Peter (Bulgarian: Въстание на Асен и Петър) was a revolt of Bulgarians and Vlachs living in Moesia and the Balkan Mountains, then the theme of Paristrion of the Byzantine Empire, caused by a tax increase. It began on 26 October 1185, the feast day of St.

Uprising of Asen and Peter
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When
1185 – 1187
Where
Balkans
Era
Medieval

Before and after

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