Battle of Mohács

The Battle of Mohács, fought on August 29, 1526, was a significant conflict between the Ottoman Empire and the Kingdom of Hungary. The Ottomans, led by Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, decisively defeated the Hungarian forces, which were under King Louis II. This battle was pivotal as it marked the beginning of Ottoman dominance in Hungary and led to the eventual partition of the kingdom. The defeat also highlighted the vulnerability of Central Europe to Ottoman expansion, setting the stage for centuries of conflict in the region and significantly altering the political landscape of Eastern Europe.