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Who was the challenger Stephen Báthory defeated for the title of ruler of Transylvania?

  • Gáspár Bekes

  • John Sigismund Zápolya

  • Ferenc Dávid

  • Mihai Viteazul

Answer

Stephen Báthory defeated Gáspár Bekes to become the ruler of Transylvania. This victory solidified his position in the region and paved the way for his eventual rise to the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth throne.
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