The Battle of Nedao: The Fall of Attila the Hun's Empire

TLDRAfter Attila the Hun's death, his sons Ellac, Dengizich, and Ernak vie for control of the empire. Ellac tries to assert his authority but faces rebellion from the Ostrogoths and Gepids. In the Battle of Nedao, Ellac's forces are defeated by Ardaric and his allies, leading to the fragmentation of the Hunnic empire.

Key insights

👑Ellac's attempt to control his father's empire leads to rebellion from the Ostrogoths and Gepids.

🗡️In the Battle of Nedao, Ellac's forces are defeated by Ardaric and his Germanic allies.

🔥The victory at Nedao leads to the fragmentation of the Hunnic empire.

💔The younger sons of Attila, Ernak and Dengizich, move back into the eastern fringes of the empire.

🏰The Ostrogoths and Gepids establish their own kingdoms in the aftermath of the battle.

Q&A

Who were the key leaders in the Battle of Nedao?

The key leaders in the battle were Ellac, son of Attila the Hun, and Ardaric, leader of the Gepids.

What was the outcome of the Battle of Nedao?

The Battle of Nedao resulted in the defeat of Ellac and the fragmentation of the Hunnic empire.

What impact did the battle have on the Ostrogoths and Gepids?

The victory at Nedao allowed the Ostrogoths and Gepids to establish their own kingdoms.

What happened to Attila's sons after the battle?

Attila's sons, Ernak and Dengizich, moved back into the eastern fringes of the empire.

What was the significance of the Battle of Nedao?

The battle marked the fall of Attila the Hun's empire and the end of his sons' attempt to maintain control.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Following the death of Attila the Hun, his sons Ellac, Dengizich, and Ernak vie for control of the empire.

13:09The Ostrogoths rebel, refusing to pay tribute, and attack Hunnic lands.

14:35Ardaric, leader of the Gepids, refuses to obey Ellac's orders and rebels as well.

15:19Ellac attempts to rally the Hunnic forces but is unable to gain support from his father's generals.

19:55The Battle of Nedao takes place, resulting in the defeat of Ellac's forces.

20:29Ellac dies in the battle, leading to the fragmentation of the Hunnic empire.

22:44The Ostrogoths and Gepids establish their own kingdoms in the aftermath of the battle.

23:17Attila's sons, Ernak and Dengizich, regroup in the eastern fringes of the empire.