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Monday, June 30, 2025

Collection of facts about the Pannonian Avars

This post is a collection of facts about the Pannonian Avars (567 - 822 AD). There are 9 facts listed below.

• Also known as Avar Khaganate
• Based in eastern Europe and the Pannonian Basin
• Bayan I was the first khagan (562 - 602 AD)
• Avar-Byzantine wars (568 - 626 AD)
• Maurice's Balkan campaigns (582 - 602 AD)
• Byzantine-Sasanian War (602- 628 AD)
• Failed Siege of Constantinople (626 AD)
• Avar Wars (788 - 803 AD)
• Conquered by Carolingian Empire

Sources

Wikipedia: Pannonian Avars, Bayan I, Maurice's Balkan campaigns, Byzantine-Sasanian War of 602-628, Avar Wars