Comprehensive Chronology of the Bulgarian State and Foreign Rule

Historical Timeline and the Turco-Bulgarian Context

• Reference Range: $4398$ - $1878$.
• Primary Subject: Historical relations involving the Turks (турками).
• Reference ID: $2672$.

Foundation of the First Bulgarian Empire

• Establishment of the State:     * Dates for early consolidation: $680$ - $681$.     * Military Activity: Specifically noted is the occupation of Moesia (Бомирис).
• Key Figures and Leadership:     * Khan Kubrat (Хан Кубрат): Recognized as Ruler Number $1$ (правенигори N1).     * Khan Asparuh (Хан Аспарух): Associated with the formalization of the Bulgarian State (держава Болгария).

Cultural and Intellectual Developments

• Alphabet Creation:     * Year: $855$.     * Detail: Recognized as the definitive date for the creation and establishment of the alphabet (создание азбуки).

Period of Byzantine Rule and Territorial Governance

• The Fall of the State:     * Year: $1018$.     * Status: The Bulgarian lineage/state fell under rule designated as 1W2 (Булгарския рода под 1W2).     * Description: Generally categorized as the period of Byzantine slavery or rule (Византийская рабства).

Resistance and Uprisings Against Byzantium

• The First Major Revolt:     * Year: $1040$.     * Action: The first uprising (прву въстание) against the Byzantine army (Византийско войско).     * Leadership: Led by Peter Delyan (Петър Делян).
• Rebellion in Skopje (Ekote):     * Year: $1042$.     * Action: An uprising located in Ekote (Екоте).     * Leadership: Conducted under the leadership (предводителство) of Georgi Voyteh (Георги Войтех).
• Major Military Victories:     * Year: $1093$.     * Action: The total destruction (разгром) of the Byzantine army.     * Location: The battle occurred in the Tryavna Pass (Тревненския проход).

The Ottoman Conquest of Bulgarian Territories

• Initial Expansion:     * Year: $1354$.     * Movement: The Turks began the process of occupying and acquiring/buying (скупува) territories.
• Fall of Strategic Centers:     * Year: $13.82$.     * Event: Ottoman Turks (османские турци) successfully seized and conquered the city of Sofia (завладяха София).