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Great Turkish War

1683 CE – 1699 CE

The Ottoman Empire's failed siege of Vienna in 1683 triggered a 16-year war that permanently rolled back Ottoman power in Europe.

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Conflicts between Ottomans and Holy League (1683–1699)

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Conflict · Europe

Great Turkish War

1683 CE – 1699 CE

The Ottoman Empire's failed siege of Vienna in 1683 triggered a 16-year war that permanently rolled back Ottoman power in Europe. The Holy League recaptured Hungary and much of the Balkans — the first time the Ottomans lost major European territory.

Standing in 1683 CE

Records whose own span was running in this exact year.

Ottoman Empire Polity · Europe 1299 CE – 1922 CE Holy Roman Empire Polity · Europe 962 CE – 1806 CE Hindu kingdoms Polity · South Asia 500 BCE – 1715 CE Beaver Wars (Iroquois Wars) Conflict · Americas 1609 CE – 1701 CE Meenakshi Temple Landmark · South Asia 1600 CE – still standing Atlantic Middle Passage Trade route · Africa 1600 CE – 1850 CE

Around the same time

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1680 CE Mughal–Maratha Wars 1680 CE Pueblo Revolt 1682 CE Palace of Versailles 1683 CE Siege of Vienna 1684 CE Rozvi Empire Wars 1687 CE Dzungar–Qing Wars
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