Treaty of Żurawno
- When
- 1676
- Where
- Żurawno; Treaty terms
- Episodes
- 4
The Treaty of Żurawno, signed on 17 October 1676, ended the second phase of the Polish–Ottoman War. It revised the 1672 Treaty of Buchach, allowing the Commonwealth to regain one-third of lost Ukrainian territories and cease tribute payments, while granting Lipka Tatars freedom of allegiance.
Episodes
- Siege of Żurawno
Sobieski’s 20,000 troops withstood a two-week siege by 50,000 Ottoman soldiers under Ibrahim Pasha.
- Territorial and Tribute Changes
The Commonwealth regained one-third of lost Ukrainian territories and ceased paying tribute to the Ottomans.
- Signing of the Treaty
The treaty was signed on 17 October 1676 in Żurawno, ending the second phase of the war.
- Lipka Tatar Provision
The treaty stipulated that Lipka Tatars could individually choose to serve either the Ottoman Empire or the Commonwealth.
Background and detail
Treaty Terms. The treaty was more favorable to the Commonwealth than the previous Buchach agreement. The Commonwealth regained approximately one-third of the Ukrainian territories lost in 1672 and was no longer obliged to pay any kind of tribute. The Ottomans kept approximately two-thirds of the territories they gained in 1672, and Lipka Tatars were granted the individual choice to serve either power.
People involved
- Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth · Signatory
- Ottoman Empire · Signatory
- John III Sobieski · King of Poland and military leader
- Ibrahim Pasha · Ottoman commander
Sources
- Treaty of Żurawno Wikipedia, revision of 2025-10-26
- Polish–Ottoman War (1672–1676) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-23
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