The Great Turkish War

The Great Turkish War (1683-1699) involved a coalition of European powers, including the Habsburg Monarchy, Poland, and Venice, fighting against the Ottoman Empire. Sparked by the Ottomans' failed siege of Vienna in 1683, the war aimed to halt Ottoman expansion into Europe. The conflict saw various battles and shifting alliances, ultimately leading to significant territorial losses for the Ottomans. The war concluded with the Treaty of Karlowitz in 1699, marking a turning point in European balance of power, as it established the foundation for the decline of Ottoman influence in Central Europe.