Shishman was a Bulgarian nobleman who ruled a semi-independent realm based out of the Danubian fortress of Vidin in the late 13th and early 14th century. Shishman, who was bestowed the title of "despo
Shishman of Vidin, painting by anonymous author, late 19th century.
The medieval Baba Vida castle in Vidin, the capital of Shishman's semi-independent realm
Stefan Uroš II Milutin, known posthumously as "the Holy King", was the King of Serbia between 1282–1321, a member of the Nemanjić dynasty. He was one of the most powerful rulers of Serbia in the Middl
King Milutin, founder's portrait (fresco) in King's Church of the Studenica Monastery, painted during his lifetime, around 1314
Young Milutin, fresco at Sopoćani
Victory of King Milutin over the Tatars (Mongols) (1853) by Anastas Jovanović
Novo Brdo Fortress was built by Stefan Milutin in 1285.