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Tervel

Bulgarian ruler
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Tervel was a Bulgarian ruler who reigned from 701 to 718 CE. He played a significant role in the history of the First Bulgarian Empire. Tervel assisted Emperor Justinian II in regaining the Byzantine throne, for which he was rewarded with the title of caesar. This alliance marked a period of complex relations with the Byzantine Empire, which were often hostile, characterized by raids and campaigns.12

Tervel's reign also saw the Bulgars, who had distinct settlements from the Slavs, gradually assimilating into the Slavic majority. This process was aided by the spread of Christianity, which helped forge a common culture. Tervel's actions contributed to the consolidation of the Bulgarian state and its interactions with neighboring powers.12

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  1. history of Bulgaria - Spread of Christianity
  2. history of Bulgaria - Reign of Simeon I
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