The Battle of Ongal took place in the summer of 680 in the Ongal area, an unspecified location in South-Western Ukraine or North-Eastern Romania around the Danube delta. The battle had an enormous significance and influence not only for Balkan but also for European history with the creation of the First Bulgarian Empire.
In 632, Khan Kubrat managed to unite the Bulgars into the mighty Old Great Bulgaria between the Black Sea and Caspian Sea. Afte...
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The Battle of Ongal took place in the summer of 680 in the Ongal area, an unspecified location in South-Western Ukraine or North-Eastern Romania around the Danube delta. The battle had an enormous significance and influence not only for Balkan but also for European history with the creation of the First Bulgarian Empire.
In 632, Khan Kubrat managed to unite the Bulgars into the mighty Old Great Bulgaria between the Black Sea and Caspian Sea. After his death in 660s the state was threatened by constant attacks by the Khazars from the east and his sons divided. The eldest inherited the throne but was defeated by the Khazars and submitted to their rule. Kotrag headed to the north and established the strong Volga Bulgaria, while the third son Asparukh marched westward and settled with his folk in the Ongal area to the north of the Danube. From there he launched an attack against the Byzantine fortresses to the south. During that time Byzantium was at war with the Arabs who even besieged...
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