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What was the name of the city occupied by the Swedes during John Casimir's reign?

  • Warsaw

  • Vilnius

  • Kraków

  • Gdańsk

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Kraków, a historically significant city in southern Poland, fell under Swedish occupation during the reign of King John II Casimir Vasa in the mid-17th century. The occupation occurred as part of the devastating conflict known as "The Deluge," a series of wars that engulfed Poland and neighboring regions, causing immense destruction and political turmoil.
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