Bulgaria (theme)

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Bulgaria thema was a Byzantine theme established by emperor Basil II after the defeat over Samuel of Bulgaria(1014-1018 AD).It was based on the wider regions of Skopje and Ohrid[1] (modern Republic of Macedonia and south Serbia).Its capital was in Skopje and was governed by a strategos. After 150 years Bulgarian kingdom was restored, with the rebellion of the brothers Peter and Asen in 1185 AD.

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  1. ^ Byzantium in the Year 1000 - Page 126[1] by Paul Magdalino

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