Battles at Mesembria, Adrianople and Buleburgas

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Battles at Mesembria, Adrianople and Buleburgas

Year: 816

Location: Mesembria

Period: First Bulgarian Empire: rulers and capitals

Ruler: Omurtag

In 816, the Byzantine emperor advanced against Krum's lands to recover territories conquered by the Bulgarians. He first recaptured Mesembria, then Adrianople, Buleburgas and several other fortresses.