Reign of Vladislav II of Wallachia

Timeline

1. 1411–1417Târgoviște · WallachiaMircea the Elder still maintained Wallachian independence in the early 1410s, maneuvering and paying tribute between the King of Hungary and the Ottoman sultan. His son Vladislav (the later Vlad II) grew up at court, taking part in the principality's affairs and learning the diplomatic art of survival among multiple great powers.
2. 1417–1418Wallachia · WallachiaAfter Mircea the Elder died around 1418, Wallachia fell into a succession struggle. Mihai I acceded, and Vladislav and Mircea's other sons vied with noble factions for the throne, while both Hungary and the Ottomans sought to influence the outcome to protect their own interests.
3. 1418–1420Bucharest area · WallachiaDuring Mihai I's reign Wallachia continued paying tribute to the Ottomans, further narrowing its room for autonomy. Vladislav accumulated political capital through noble support and experience at the Ottoman court, preparing for his future title of 'Dracula' and two terms as voivode, becoming one of the most influential throne contenders by the late 1410s.