Who were John Casimir's enemies during his reign?
Spain and France
Ottoman Empire and Austria
Russia and Sweden
England and Denmark
Answer
During his reign, John Casimir faced conflicts with two primary enemies: Russia and Sweden. Russia, under the rule of Tsar Alexis, sought to expand its territories in the east, leading to tensions with Poland-Lithuania. Sweden, ruled by King Charles X Gustav, engaged in several wars with Poland, including the devastating Deluge that left much of the country in ruins.
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