Was Theodora successful at fending off the Bulgarian rulers through diplomacy?
No
Yes
Not documented
She didn't try
Answer
Yes, Theodora was successful at fending off the Bulgarian rulers through diplomacy. She was able to secure peace with the Bulgarians by marrying her nephew Justinian II to the Bulgarian khan Tervel. This marriage alliance helped to strengthen the Byzantine position in the Balkans and prevented the Bulgarians from launching any further invasions of the empire.
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