Military service class and the formation of the state on Volga Bulgaria of the VIII–X centuries

The study of the Bulgarian statehood developed from raising question its barbaric and early class character to determining feudal definition. However, this characteristic itself does not clarify essence processes that took place mechanism real formation medieval society. It is known that, an important role in these was played by military estate with specific culture. Therefore, absence full–fledged written sources, weapons elements culture VIII - X centuries can play role. During period, structure acquired features monarchies, but still retained tribal organization, which many Turkic states Middle Ages. elite society state, basis power service class, called epigraphic monuments "chury /chory". elite, concentrated main levers state hands, formed organization Bulgaria tenth century. a special complex squad being developed. One most expressive combat typesetting belts, as symbol valor social status. same such new chivalrous stories appeared, reinterpreting heroic epic Islamic spirit. specifics eastern appearance, ways similar Seljuk Sultanate or Mamluk’s Egypt, where nomadic tribes represented society, nominating their rulers territories population subject them.