Balša II made a fourth attempt to conquer Durrës, an important commercial and strategic center, which was ruled by his rival, Karl Thopia. In 1385, Balša II started an offensive, capturing Durrës from Karl Thopia the following year, and proclaimed himself "Duke of Durazzo" (Durrës). op<unk>a<unk>a<unk>a<unk>a<unk>a<unk>a<unk>a<unk>a<unk>a<unk>a<unk>a<unk>a<unk>a<unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> ️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️
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