Turco-Serbian Wars

The Turco-Serbian Wars (1876–1878) were conflicts between the Ottoman Empire and a rising Serbia seeking independence. Serbian fighters aimed to free their nation from Ottoman control, leading to battles across regions with Serbian populations. The wars reflected nationalistic efforts and culminated in Serbia gaining formal independence with support from Russia and other European powers. These conflicts marked a significant step toward the decline of Ottoman influence in the Balkans and contributed to the complex ethnic and political tensions that shaped the region’s future.