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title: "Battle of Mohács"
year: 1526
country: "Hungary"
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slug: "battle-mohacs"
recapType: "global_event"
startDate: "1526-08-29"
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# Battle of Mohács

> Ottoman victory over Hungary redirected the empire's expansion into Europe and established Ottoman dominion over the Balkans for nearly two centuries.

## Summary

The Battle of Mohács took place on 29 August 1526 near Mohács, in the Kingdom of Hungary. It was fought between the forces of Hungary, led by King Louis II, and the invading Ottoman Empire, commanded by Suleiman the Magnificent and his grand vizier, Pargalı Ibrahim Pasha. The Ottomans achieved a decisive victory through superior planning, firepower, and a well-executed encirclement that overwhelmed the Hungarian forces.

## Sources

- [Battle of Mohács (1526)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Moh%C3%A1cs) - Wikipedia

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