Asparuh, Tsar (First Bulgarian Empire) : All Data
Asparuh was the Tsar of the First Bulgarian Empire, reigning from 671 to 700. During his tenure, he led his people in the crucial wars against the Byzantine Empire, securing the independence and territorial integrity of Bulgaria. The most significant conflict was the Byzantine-Bulgarian War of 680-681, where Asparuh's forces successfully defended their lands against the Byzantine Emperor Constantine IV. This war resulted in the recognition of Bulgaria as an independent state and the establishment of the Danube River as the border between the two powers. Asparuh's leadership and military prowess solidified the foundation of the First Bulgarian Empire, shaping its future trajectory.