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Siege of Eger

When
21 September – 12 October 1596
Where
Fort of Eger
Part of
Battle of Keresztes

Ottoman forces besieged the fort of Eger starting in September 1596, leading to its capitulation in October.

The Ottoman army initiated a siege of the fort of Eger on 21 September 1596. The castle eventually capitulated by 12 October, clearing the path for the subsequent engagement near Mezőkeresztes.

Sources

  1. Battle of Keresztes Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21

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