Battle of Nicopolis

1396 CE · military

A battle fought in 1396 at Nicopolis on the Danube between the Ottoman army and a Crusader force composed of various European states, foremost among them Hungary.

It ended in victory for the Ottoman army under the leadership of Sultan Bayezid I. This outcome consolidated the Ottoman position in the Balkans and demonstrated the failure of one of Europe's united efforts to halt the Ottoman advance.

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What was Battle of Nicopolis?
A battle fought in 1396 at Nicopolis on the Danube between the Ottoman army and a Crusader force composed of various European states, foremost among them Hungary.
When did Battle of Nicopolis happen?
1396 CE