Battle of Varna

In 1369, Tsar Ivan Alexander decided to grant Varna to Dobrotitsa, the despot of Dobruja, in gratitude for his support in restoring Vidin to the Bulgarian state. Following this gesture by the tsar, Varna became the capital of Despot Dobrotitsa and subsequently of his son Ivanko Terter. Between 1372 and 1389, Varna formed part of the Despotate of Karvuna under Balik's rule. During the Ottoman advance, Ottoman troops reached Varna, where the battle took place.

Varna was captured by the Ottomans.