Khan Asparuh

Khan Asparuh was a medieval Bulgarian ruler who founded the First Bulgarian Empire around 681 AD. He led his people, known as the Bulgars, across the Danube River and established a powerful state in the Balkans. Under his leadership, Bulgaria became an organized and influential entity, laying the foundation for its future growth. Asparuh is recognized as a national hero in Bulgaria, symbolizing unity and strength, and his legacy includes the creation of a lasting Bulgarian identity and statehood.