The modern Bulgarian state was first established in 681 AD creating the First Bulgarian Empire, after the First Bulgarian Empire fell in 1018 the Second one took its place in 1185 was completely occupied in 1396 and fell in 1422.
The modern Bulgarian state was first established in 681 AD. This 681 AD was creating the First Bulgarian Empire. The First Bulgarian Empire fell. The Second one took. This was in 1018. Its place in 1185 was completely occupied in 1396. Its place in 1185 fell in 1422.