What is battle of belgrade?

The Battle of Belgrade was a military engagement that took place on July 16, 1456, during the siege of Belgrade. It was fought between the forces of the Ottoman Empire led by Sultan Mehmed II and the defenders of the city, who were mainly composed of Hungarian and Serbian troops led by John Hunyadi.

The battle was significant because it was one of the largest battles fought between the Ottoman Empire and Central Europe during the medieval period. The Ottoman Empire had been expanding its territories to Europe for over a century and had already captured Constantinople in 1453, which marked the end of the Byzantine Empire.

The defenders of the city had been preparing for the siege for several months, and they managed to hold off the Ottoman forces for several weeks. However, on the day of the battle, the defenders were heavily outnumbered and outgunned.

Despite this, the defenders managed to repel the initial Ottoman attacks and launched their counter-attack, which caused confusion among the Ottoman troops. The Hungarian and Serbian cavalry then charged into the Ottoman ranks, causing them to flee the battlefield.

The victory was celebrated throughout Europe, and John Hunyadi was hailed as a hero. The Battle of Belgrade marked the beginning of the long-standing conflict between the Ottoman Empire and Central Europe, which lasted for centuries.