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Robert's Rebellion - Full History

Robert's Rebellion - Full History

This bloody conflict overthrew House Targaryen, ending nearly 300 years of their rule, and set the stage for the events of A Song of Ice and Fire and Game of Thrones...

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What began as a noble cause fueled by love and honor turned into a brutal war!

ASOIAF: Robert's Rebellion and End of The Targaryen Rule - Valerii Deshevykh

What caused the rebellion?

The seeds of rebellion were sown long before the first sword was drawn, rooted in political tensions and personal rivalries.

King Aerys II Targaryen, known as the Mad King, ruled with increasing paranoia and cruelty. Once a promising young ruler, Aer…

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