Byzantine Empire - Justinian II was driven from power

Time: 695

Place: Byzantine Empire

Details: Justinian II attempted to break the power of the urban aristocracy through severe taxation and the appointment of "outsiders" to administrative posts. He was driven from power in 695, and took shelter first with the Khazars and then with the Bulgarians.

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