Principality of Wallachia

State · 1314–1858 CE · at its largest around 1395 CE

A principality between the Carpathians and the Danube founded in the 14th century, traditionally by Basarab I. It became an Ottoman tributary state and later united with Moldavia to form modern Romania.

On its lands while it lasted

Câmpulung (c. 1314 CE): Capital of Principality of Wallachia (1314–1858).
Vidin (c. 1363 CE): Capital of Despotate of Vidin (1363–1396).
Vlad the Impaler (c. 1431 CE – 1477 CE): Prince of Wallachia known for his cruelty and his wars against the Ottomans; the historical inspiration for the name Dracula.
Bucharest (1459 CE): Capital of United Principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia (1859–1881), Kingdom of Romania (1919–1947), Socialist Republic of Romania (1965–1989).