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The 13 pages that link to Basil II, each with the reason it gives.

• Byzantine EmpireRelated: His victories over Bulgaria helped make the empire a major power in the eleventh century.

• Byzantine armyRelated: His long reign relied on sustained military campaigns and disciplined forces.

• Vladimir the GreatRelated: Vladimir supported Basil II during a rebellion, helping secure the alliance behind his marriage to Anna.

• Eastern Roman EmpireRelated: His long rule stands near the height of the empire’s medieval strength.

• Byzantine–Bulgarian warsRelated: His prolonged campaigns ended Bulgarian independence in 1018.

• Battle of KleidionRelated: His campaign against Bulgaria culminated in victory at Kleidion.

• Zoe PorphyrogenitaRelated: His long reign postponed Zoe’s succession until the Macedonian dynasty faced a succession crisis.

• Byzantine bureaucracy and aristocracyRelated: His policies show an emperor using law and authority against magnate accumulation.