Siddhartha Reddy

Top 10 Strong and Underappreciated monarchs and nations

10) Manuel I Komnenos - Byzantine Empire: Manuel I Komnenos, the Byzantine Emperor from 1143 to 1180, is often overshadowed by more renowned rulers of the Byzantine Empire, but his reign was marked by unknown greatness. Manuel was a brilliant military strategist and tactician, leading his armies to numerous victories against formidable enemies. He successfully defended the empire against the Normans and even thwarted the Second Crusade, showcasing his prowess on the battlefield.