# Kardam - Khan of Bulgaria

URL: https://allhistories.com/bulgaria/rulers/kardam
Reign: 777 - 803
Dynasty: House of Vokil
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kardam_of_Bulgaria

Kardam ended the long period of instability and restored Bulgarian strength. He defeated Constantine VI near Adrianople in 791 and decisively at Marcellae in 792, capturing the imperial baggage and forcing Byzantium to pay an annual tribute. His reign ended at some point between 796 and 803.

## Succession
- Previous in list: [Telerig](https://allhistories.com/bulgaria/rulers/telerig)
- Next in list: [Krum](https://allhistories.com/bulgaria/rulers/krum)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 777 - [Telerig flees; Kardam becomes khan](https://allhistories.com/bulgaria/timeline/777-telerig-flees-kardam-becomes-khan)
- 792 - [Battle of Marcellae](https://allhistories.com/bulgaria/timeline/792-battle-of-marcellae)