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Siege of Tarnovo 1393

Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Year1393Wikidata P585 (point in time)
EraMedieval (500–1499)derived from year
LocationBulgariaNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
War / conflictBulgarian–Ottoman WarsWikidata P361
Coordinates43.0833, 25.6500Wikidata P625

About the battle

The siege of Tarnovgrad occurred in the spring of 1393 and resulted in a decisive Ottoman victory. With the fall of its capital, the Bulgarian Empire was reduced to a few fortresses along the Danube.

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Location

43.0833, 25.6500 · Bulgaria

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