Siege of Eger (1596)

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Siege of Eger (1596)
Eger vára Bánlaky.jpg
Location
Result

Ottoman victory

Belligerents
Holy Roman Empire Habsburg Empire Flag of the Ottoman Empire (1453-1844).svg Ottoman Empire
Commanders and leaders
unknown Flag of the Ottoman Empire (1453-1844).svg Mehmed III
Strength
7,000 unknown
Casualties and losses
all killed Unknown

The Ottomans launched a siege of Eger (Turkish: Eğri), that lasted from September 20 to October 12, 1596, as part of the Long War, successfully conquering it after the 7,000 defenders of the fortress, mostly foreign mercenaries, were killed by the Ottoman forces commanded by the Sultan Mehmed III himself.

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