Țara Litua

Țara Litua (lit. 'the Litua Country') was a country from around Severin to the Olt River. The first mention of the country was in 1247, when Litovoi was its voivode.

Likely established as a voivodate in the early 13th century, Țara Litua resisted Hungarian influence until 1279. After the death of Litovoi in a battle against Hungarians around 1279, his successor, Bărbat, was captured and forced to accept Hungarian suzerainty. This status persisted until 1330, when Basarab secured independence following his decisive victory at the Battle of Posada. After this event, Romanian historiography generally identifies Țara Litua as part of the newly founded state of Wallachia.