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What year did Béla III occupy the Principality of Halych?

  • 1163

  • 1175

  • 1188

  • 1192

Answer

In 1188, Béla III, King of Hungary, occupied the Principality of Halych, located in present-day western Ukraine. This occupation was part of Béla's efforts to expand his kingdom and increase his power in the region. Béla's occupation of Halych marked a significant moment in the history of the region, as it brought the principality under Hungarian control for several years.
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