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What was the Battle of Șelimbăr against Andrew Báthory for?

  • Control of Wallachia

  • Control of Transylvania

  • Control of Moldavia

  • Control of Alba Iulia

Answer

The Battle of Șelimbăr was a battle between the Habsburgs and the pro-Polish forces of Andrew Báthory for control of Transylvania. The battle took place on 27 October 1599 at Șelimbăr, in the Principality of Transylvania, and ended with a Habsburg victory. The Habsburg victory ensured Habsburg control of Transylvania and prevented the pro-Polish forces from taking control of the region.
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