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Siege · 1596
The Ottomans laid siege to the city of Eger, that lasted from September 20 to October 12, 1596, as part of the Long War, successfully conquering it after the 7,000 defenders of the fortress, mostly foreign mercenaries, were killed by the Ottoman forces commanded by the Sultan Mehmed III himself, who had arrived with the main Ottoman Army from Constantinople.
| Date | September 20 – October 12, 1596 |
|---|---|
| Location | Eger, Hungary |
| Result | Ottoman victory |
| Belligerents | Kingdom of Hungary | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|---|
| Commanders | Pál Nyári | Mehmed III |
| Strength | 7,000 men | 15,000 men |
| Casualties | Unknown | Unknown |
Took place during the reign of Mehmed III (1595–1603). Mehmed III
The atlas records this territorial change for the year:
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0), adapted for the atlas.