Medieval Bulgaria

Medieval Bulgaria was a powerful and culturally rich state that existed from the 7th to the 14th centuries, playing a key role in Eastern European history. It reached its cultural and territorial peak during the First and Second Bulgarian Empires, particularly under Tsars like Simeon I. Bulgaria was known for its strong military, sophisticated monasteries, and the development of its own alphabet, Cyrillic. The empire faced invasions from Byzantines, Byzantines, and later the Ottoman Turks, who eventually conquered Bulgaria in the late 14th century. Despite these challenges, Bulgaria retained a distinct identity through its language, religion, and traditions.