Historical Events tagged with "bender"
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Military & Warfare
The Skirmish at Bender Over Charles XII
February 1st, 1713 312 years ago
The Kalabalik, or skirmish at Bender, occurred when Ottoman Sultan Ahmed III ordered the arrest of King Charles XII of Sweden, who had been residing in Bender. Tensions escalated on February 1, resulting in a violent confrontation as loyalists of the king clashed with Ottoman troops. The king had been an unwelcome guest, and the sultan's concerns over his influence prompted this drastic action. The clash highlighted the precarious nature of Charles' position in Ottoman territory.
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