Khan Presian

Another very important ruler of the First Bulgarian Empire. His reign is marked by aggressive territorial expansion. Under Presian’s leadership, the First Bulgarian Empire expanded into Macedonia. His campaigns in this region were aimed at consolidating control over the Slavic tribes in the Balkans, which further extended Bulgaria's influence. By the end of Presian’s reign, much of Macedonia had been incorporated into the Bulgarian Empire, laying the foundation for future Bulgarian dominance in the region. His reign laid the groundwork for Bulgaria’s rise as a dominant regional power in the centuries to come.