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Who were Michael the Brave’s key allies?

  • Prince Sigismund Báthory of Transylvania and Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II

  • Prince Andrew Báthory of Moldavia

  • General Giorgio Basta of the Austrian army

  • Jan Zamoyski of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth

Answer

Michael the Brave's key allies were Prince Sigismund Báthory of Transylvania and Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II. These two men were crucial in helping Michael achieve his goal of unifying the principalities of Wallachia, Moldavia, and Transylvania under his rule. Báthory provided military support, while Rudolf II granted Michael the title of Prince of Transylvania.
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