+The **Bulgarian Empire** was a powerful medieval state in Southeast Europe, existing in two distinct periods. A formidable rival to the [Byzantine Empire](/wiki/byzantine_empire), its golden age saw flourishing [culture](/wiki/culture) and vast territorial control.
+## See also
+- [Bulgaria](/wiki/bulgaria)
+- [Medieval History](/wiki/medieval_history)
+- [Slavic Peoples](/wiki/slavic_peoples)
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