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Ottoman Capture of Buda
In August 1541, Suleiman I exploited Hungarian civil strife, entering Buda under the pretext of escorting the crown prince and seizing it by surprise…
Timeline
- 1541Buda Castle · HungarySuleiman I led his army into Buda during Hungarian infighting under the pretext of escorting the young king, then launched a surprise attack, seizing the castle and the town; the Hungarian garrison routed and the capital fell.
Sources
- Siege of Buda (1541) https://www.britannica.com/event/Siege-of-Buda
- Hungary under Ottoman Rule — Géza Pálffy (2009)