After which emperor's death did Béla reoccupy certain lands?
Alexius Comnenus
Constantine XI
Manuel I Komnenos
Theodore II
Answer
Following the demise of Emperor Manuel I Komnenos in 1180, Béla III of Hungary seized the opportunity to reclaim territories previously under Byzantine control. These lands included Sirmium, Belgrade, Braničevo, and Niš, strategically situated along the Danube and Morava rivers. This expansion marked a significant shift in power dynamics in the region and laid the foundation for future conflicts between Hungary and the Byzantine Empire.
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