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1596 Siege of Eger
1596 CE · Hungary, Europe · War
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.
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