Meanwhile, in Albania, after the death of Dušan, his empire began to disintegrate and, in central Albania, the Thopia family under Karl Topia, claimed rights to the Kingdom of Albania.
Vahepeal, pärast Dušani surma hakkas tema impeerium Albaanias lagunema ja Kesk-Albaanias nõudis Topia perekond Karl Topia juhtimisel õigusi Albaania kuningriigile.