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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