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How did Louis II's death affect Hungary's independence?

  • It strengthened it

  • No impact

  • It ended it

  • It decentralized the government

Answer

Certainly. Louis II's death in the Battle of Mohács in 1526 marked the end of Hungary's independence. The Ottoman victory resulted in the division of Hungary into three parts: Royal Hungary, Ottoman Hungary, and Eastern Hungarian Kingdom. This division had a profound impact on the region, leading to centuries of conflict and political instability in Central and Eastern Europe.
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