What is war of the polish succession?

The War of the Polish Succession was fought in the years 1733-1738 in an attempt to determine who would ascend to the throne of Poland following the death of King Augustus II. There were several pretenders to the Polish throne, including Stanislaw Leszczynski (who had previously been king of Poland) and Augustus III (son of the deceased king). Leszczynski received support from France, while Augustus III was backed by Russia and Austria.

The war was initially fought in Poland, with Leszczynski capturing Warsaw and being recognized as king by some of the Polish nobility. However, Russian and Austrian forces soon intervened on behalf of Augustus III, and the conflict spilled over into other parts of Europe. France and Spain also became involved in the war.

The war was marked by several key battles, including the Battle of Grodno in 1734 and the Battle of Guastalla in 1734. Ultimately, Augustus III emerged victorious and was recognized as the rightful king of Poland. Leszczynski was forced to flee to France, where he lived out the remainder of his life.

The War of the Polish Succession had significant implications for the balance of power in Europe, as it further strengthened the alliances between France and Austria as well as Russia and Austria. It also marked another chapter in Poland's complex and turbulent political history.