Krum marches to Constantinople — offers peace
07/17/813 AD arrived
Krum himself reaches the walls of Constantinople and set his camp without hindrance.
After the victory at Versinikia, the way to Constantinople was clear and the Bulgarian army headed straight to the city without facing any resistance.
Within sight of the citizens of Constantinople, Krum who was also the high priest makes a sacrifice to the Bulgar god Tangra, performed some pagan rituals, then the Bulgarians build trenches along the whole length of the city's walls
And then suddenly Krum offered peace.
Subjects Who or What arrived?
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Bulgaria (България) Nation -
Krum (the Fearsome) Khan of Bulgaria 800–8...
Objects To Whom or What was arrived?
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Byzantine Empire Traditionally begins wit... -
Leo V the Armenian (Λέων ὁ ἐξ Ἀρμενίας, Leōn ho ex Armenias) Emperor of the Byzantine...
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