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Siege of Novi Zrin

When
1661–1664
Where
Northern Croatia; Novi Zrin fortress
Episodes
2

The Ottoman siege of Novi Zrin in 1664 resulted in the fortress's destruction after years of failed attacks. Led by Grand Vizier Köprülü Fazıl Ahmed Pasha, a large army besieged the Zrinski stronghold in northern Croatia, finally overcoming its defenses in early summer.

Episodes

  1. 1661–1664 · Northern CroatiaConstruction of Novi Zrin

    The Zrinski family built the fortress between 1661 and 1664 to block Ottoman advances.

  2. June–July 1664 · Novi Zrin fortressSiege and Destruction

    A large Ottoman army besieged the fortress in June 1664 and destroyed it by July 7.

Background and detail

Fortress Construction and Purpose. Built between 1661 and 1664 by the Zrinski noble family, Novi Zrin was situated near Donja Dubrava in northern Croatia. The fortress was strategically positioned at the confluence of the Mura and Drava rivers to prevent Ottoman forces from advancing further into Croatian territory.

The 1664 Siege. Following several unsuccessful Ottoman attacks between 1662 and 1664, a large army led by Grand Vizier Köprülü Fazıl Ahmed Pasha besieged the fortress at the beginning of June 1664. The siege concluded with the destruction of the fortress on 7 July 1664.

People involved

Sources

  1. Novi Zrin Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-19

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