Battle of Ihtiman
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Battle of Ihtiman
Year: 1355
Location: Ihtiman
Period: Second Bulgarian Empire
Ruler: Ivan Alexander
Michael Asen IV belonged to the Bulgarian royal line of the Asen dynasty and was Ivan Alexander's eldest son. He is believed to have been his father's co-ruler during his lifetime. When the Ottomans invaded the country in 1354, they advanced towards Plovdiv and Sredets. They were met by Michael IV Asen and his troops.
The Bulgarian troops suffered defeat in the battle, and Michael was killed.



