Military & Warfare

Treaty of Sistova Concludes Ottoman–Habsburg Wars

The Treaty of Sistova marked the conclusion of a series of conflicts between the Ottoman Empire and the Habsburg Monarchy, formally establishing peace after decades of war in Central Europe. Negotiations took place in the town of Sistova, Bulgaria, following the protracted conflict initiated in the late 17th century over territorial disputes and political dominance. The treaty resulted in the recognition of the territorial status quo and the return of captured territories to their respective rulers.

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