# Bulgaria Conquered (1018)

URL: https://roman-history.com/timeline/1018-bulgaria-conquered
Location: Balkans
Categories: main-event

The Bulgarian state was incorporated after decades of campaigning and the death of Tsar Samuel.

## Why it matters
The empire reached a medieval high point of power across the Balkans.

Ruler at the time: [Basil II](https://roman-history.com/rulers/basil-ii)