In the conflict near the Bulgar capital of Pliska, the Byzantine army suffered a heavy defeat and Emperor Nikephoros was killed on the battlefield. The event is remembered as a significant military disaster that revealed the rise of Bulgar power in Byzantine-Bulgar relations and had severe consequences for Byzantium.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Battle of Pliska (811)?
- This was a battle fought in 811 in the Balkans, between the forces of the Bulgar Khan Krum and the army of the Byzantine Emperor Nikephoros I.
- When did Battle of Pliska (811) happen?
- 811 CE
- Where did Battle of Pliska (811) take place?
- Bulgaristan (Pliska)