Assassination of Ivan Asen I
Ivan Asen I is murdered by Ivanko, one of his military commanders, who was threatened with punishment for an affair with the sister of Ivan Asen Is wife
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1196 in Bulgaria
Explore 5 historical events and records for Bulgaria in 1196.
Historical records for Bulgaria in 1196
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Death of Ivan Asen I
Ivan Asen I is murdered by Ivanko, one of his military commanders, who was threatened with punishment for an affair with the sister of Ivan Asen Is wife
Restoration
Restored to the throne of Bulgaria
Rule of Melnik
The Bulgarians capture Melnik and Prosek
Rule of Prosek
The Bulgarians capture Melnik and Prosek
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