Octar and Rua — Attila's Uncles Consolidate Huns

420 CE · Pannonia (Macaristan) · political

During their period of joint rule, Octar and Rua (Rugila) effectively united the Huns north of the Danube.

Rua became sole ruler in 434 CE and compelled both the Eastern and the Western Roman Empire to pay annual tribute. Attila and Bleda grew up alongside this uncle; their political schooling was Rua's court.

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What was Octar and Rua — Attila's Uncles Consolidate Huns?
During their period of joint rule, Octar and Rua (Rugila) effectively united the Huns north of the Danube.
When did Octar and Rua — Attila's Uncles Consolidate Huns happen?
420 CE
Where did Octar and Rua — Attila's Uncles Consolidate Huns take place?
Pannonia (Macaristan)