Battle of the Gates of Trajan (986 AD)

Battle of the Gates of Trajan (First Bulgarian Empire vs Byzantine Empire) took place in 986 AD during Byzantine conquest of Bulgaria.

Battle facts

• Year: 986 AD
• Date: 0986-08-17
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: Byzantine conquest of Bulgaria
• Side A: First Bulgarian Empire
• Side B: Byzantine Empire
• Commanders (A): Samuil of Bulgaria, Roman of Bulgaria
• Commanders (B): Basil II
• Casualties: approx. Unknown (Light)Unknown (Heavy)
• Outcome: Bulgarian victory
• Coordinates: 42.356°, 23.918°

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