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Harjumaa (ancient county)

Harjumaa, was a historical county in Ancient Estonia until the early 13th century. Its territory roughly corresponds to modern-day Rapla County with the town of Rapla as the capital. According to the Livonian Chronicle of Henry, Raikila was the main village of Harjumaa, where annual gatherings of the surrounding tribes took place.

History
Between the 10th and 12th centuries, one of the largest trading centers in Harjumaa was the Varbola Stronghold (). The first crusade to Harjumaa occurred in the summer of 1216, initiated by the crusaders of Riga. It involved Livonians, Latgalians, and the Livonian Brothers of the Sword, led by Master Volkwin. To secure a truce, Volkwin demanded that the inhabitants of Varbola accept Christianity and release their prisoners. == Parishes ==
Parishes
• around Varbola • around Lohu • around Kose == See also ==
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