Thopia expansionist Wars

Thopia expansionist Wars
Part of the Middle Ages
Date1358–1385
Location
Result

Thopia victory

  • Fall of Anjou rule in Albania.
Territorial
changes
Most of Central Albania is captured by the Thopia.
Belligerents
Principality of Albania
Support:
Ottoman Empire
Anjou
Principality of Zeta
Muzaka Principality
Mataranga family
Commanders and leaders
Karl Thopia
Support:
Hayreddin Pasha
Joanna I of Naples
Louis of Évreux
Balša II 
George Strez Balšić (POW)
Andrea II Muzaka
Vlashë Mataranga

The Thopia expansionist Wars were a series of military campaigns by the Thopia dynasty led by Karl Thopia against neighbouring states during the years of 1358–1385. During these years, the Thopia regularly engaged with the Anjou who were in control of the city of Durrës and also with the Balshaj who were also expanding their territory in Albania.