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Transylvanian Campaign
In 1595 Wallachian voivode Michael the Brave allied with Emperor Rudolf II to counterattack in Transylvania, defeating Ottoman forces at Giurgiu and …
Timeline
- 1595Prague · BohemiaMichael the Brave sent envoys to negotiate with Rudolf II, and the two concluded an anti-Ottoman alliance. Michael was invested as Prince of Transylvania and pledged to cooperate with the Habsburgs in recovering lost territories.
- 1595Giurgiu · WallachiaMichael's forces annihilated an Ottoman relief army near Giurgiu, then won successive victories at Kalisz and elsewhere, dealing a heavy blow to Ottoman power in the Wallachian direction.
- 1595Timișoara · BanatAfter entering Transylvania, Michael joined forces with local factions and defeated Ottoman garrisons at Timișoara and elsewhere, temporarily controlling large areas of Transylvania and Banat, greatly boosting Christian morale.
Sources
- Michael the Brave https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_the_Brave
- A Concise History of Romania — Neagu Djuvara (2014)