Medieval Serbian Empire: A Golden Age Cut Short

Emergence and Expansion

The Serbian Empire, known as Српско царство (Srpsko carstvo), emerged from the medieval Serbian kingdom in the fourteenth century. Led by Emperor Dušan Silni, the empire expanded its territory throughout the Balkans, reaching its peak in 1346.

Golden Age

During the reign of Dušan Silni, the empire experienced a golden age of Serbian culture and power. The emperor implemented legal reforms, established a unified monetary system, and expanded the empire's influence from the Adriatic Sea to the Aegean Sea. The empire's legacy continues to inspire Serbs today.

Destruction and Aftermath

Tragically, the empire's golden age was cut short by the Battle of Kosovo in 1389. Serbian forces, led by Prince Lazar Vuk Branković, were defeated by the Ottoman Empire. The destruction of the empire marked the beginning of Ottoman rule in the Balkans for over five centuries.