In 1699, a historic treaty forced the Ottoman Empire to cede European lands
The 1699 Treaty of Karlowitz marked a seismic shift in global power, forcing the Ottoman Empire to cede vast European territories and ending centuries of westward expansion into the heart of the continent.
On January 26, 1699, the signing of the Treaty of Karlowitz fundamentally altered the map of Europe. After years of conflict following the failed Siege of Vienna, the Ottoman Empire was forced to cede Hungary, Transylvania, and Slavonia to the Austrian Habsburgs. This was the first time the Ottomans ever agreed to a permanent territorial loss to Christian powers.
There's more to this story — open the app to keep reading.
Continue Reading in App
1 more paragraphs · plus a 3-question quiz