1699 CEReputable sourceWell documented
The Treaty of Karlowitz
On the timeline · around 1699 CE ·
What happened
The Treaty of Karlowitz in 1699 forced the Ottomans to surrender Hungary and other lands to their European enemies — the first time the empire signed away large territories in defeat.
Why it matters
Karlowitz marked the turning point from an expanding empire to a shrinking one, beginning two centuries of slow decline.
Sources
- World History Encyclopedia. The Ottoman Empire · Reputable source