Rule of Rastislav (jan 1, 846 – jan 1, 870)
Description:
Nephew of MojmírHe built castles on Frankish borders, stopped paying tribute and started diplomacy with the Byzantine Empire
He was betrayed by his nephew Svatopluk, who allied with the Franks
Rastislav was arrested, blinded and died in prison.
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Date:
jan 1, 846
jan 1, 870
~ 24 years