Treaty of Busza
- When
- 1617
- Where
- Busza (Busha or Bose)
- Episodes
- 2
The Treaty of Busza, signed on 23 September 1617, ended hostilities between the Ottoman Empire and the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. Negotiated by Stanisław Żółkiewski and Iskender Pasha, the agreement required Poland to cede Khotyn and cease interference in Moldavia, Transylvania, and Wallachia.
Episodes
- Busza Negotiations
Polish and Ottoman delegations met in Busza to negotiate peace terms instead of engaging in battle.
- Ceding Khotyn and Non-Interference
The Commonwealth ceded Khotyn and agreed to stop interfering in the affairs of Ottoman vassals in Moldavia, Transylvania, and Wallachia.
Background and detail
Negotiation Context. Polish and Ottoman armies met but chose negotiation over combat. Stanisław Żółkiewski represented the Commonwealth while Iskender Pasha represented the Ottoman Empire. The talks took place in Busza, near the Yaruha and Dniester rivers, leading to the formalization of peace terms.
Treaty Terms. The Commonwealth agreed to cede Khotyn to the Ottomans and stop interfering in Moldavia. Additionally, Poland committed to preventing Cossack raids on Ottoman lands and refraining from interfering in the internal affairs of Ottoman vassals in Transylvania and Wallachia.
People involved
- Stanisław Żółkiewski · Negotiator for the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth
- Iskender Pasha · Negotiator for the Ottoman Empire
Sources
- Peace of Busza Wikipedia, revision of 2024-11-25
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