HISTORY MANIC

 The Great Moravian Empire, which flourished in Central Europe during the 9th century, was a significant early Slavic state that played a crucial role in the cultural, political, and religious development of the region. It was one of the first major Slavic polities, encompassing present-day Slovakia, the Czech Republic, parts of Hungary, Poland, Austria, and Serbia. The empire emerged as a dominant power under the rule of Prince Mojmír I (r. 820–846), who united Slavic tribes in the region and established the foundations of a centralized state. However, it was under the reign of Prince Rastislav (r. 846–870) and his successors, particularly Svatopluk I (r. 871–894), that Great Moravia reached its peak, becoming a center of culture, trade, and early Slavic Christianity. One of the most significant aspects of the Great Moravian Empire was its role in the spread of Christianity among the Slavic peoples. Seeking to strengthen his state’s independence from the influence of the East Fra...