Which battle led to John Zápolya's rise to power?
Battle of Mohács
Battle of Vienna
Battle of Buda
Battle of Székesfehérvár
Answer
The Battle of Mohács, fought in 1526, marked a pivotal moment in Hungarian history. The Ottoman victory at Mohács led to the collapse of the Hungarian Kingdom and the rise of John Zápolya to power. Zápolya, a Transylvanian nobleman, was elected King of Hungary by the Hungarian nobility in 1526, following the death of King Louis II at Mohács.
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