Karl Topia - Venetian Alliance

Venetian Alliance

In the last decade of his rule Karl followed closely the Republic of Venice particularly with regard to foreign policy. On August 17, 1386, Karl Topia allied himself with Venice. Karl committed himself to participate in all wars of the Republic or pay auxiliary funds and supply grain. In addition, he promised the Venetian buyers protection in his country. Venice supplied, in response, a galeere to it with, permitted its mercenaries in their areas to recruit and instructed the captain of their Adriatic fleet to protect Karl's coasts from the Turks. These undertook several heavy attacks on Durrës, which also still persisted as Karl in January 1388 died. His son, Gjergj, became Karl's successor.