The consolidation of the Hungarian state began during the reign of Géza. After the battle of Arcadiopolis, the Byzantine Empire was the main enemy of the Hungarians. The Byzantine expansion threatened the Hungarians, since the subjugated First Bulgarian Empire was allied with the Magyars at that time.
The formation of the Hungarian state commenced during the rule of Géza. Following the battle of Arcadiopolis, the Byzantine Empire became the primary adversary of the Hungarians. The Byzantine expansion posed a threat to the Hungarians, as the subjugated First Bulgarian Empire was allied with the Magyars at that time.