Treaty of Karlowitz
Habsburg-Ottoman peace accord
The Treaty of Karlowitz was a 1699 agreement ending the Great Turkish War between the Ottoman Empire and a European alliance including Austria, Poland, Venice, and Russia.
It marked a turning point in Ottoman decline, forcing the empire to cede large territories in Hungary, Transylvania, and the Balkans.
The treaty established Habsburg Austria as the dominant power in Central Europe.
- Siege of ViennaFailed Ottoman capture attempt
- TransylvaniaRomanian historical region
- SerbiaBalkan country, capital Belgrade
- cessionFormal transfer of territory
- Ottoman EmpireTurkish sultanate, 1299-1922
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Treaty of Karlowitzmilitary alliance
Mutual defense agreement between nations
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