Battle of Mohacs
1526 CE · Hungary
The Battle of Mohacs was fought in 1526 CE in Hungary between Ottoman Empire vs the Kingdom of Hungary and allies; decisive Ottoman victory; Louis II died fleeing and Hungary was partitioned.
Battle of Mohacs: quick facts
- Date
- 1526 CE
- Location
- Hungary
- Belligerents
- Ottoman Empire vs the Kingdom of Hungary and allies
- Commanders
- Suleiman the Magnificent vs Louis II of Hungary
- Result
- decisive Ottoman victory; Louis II died fleeing and Hungary was partitioned.
- Era
- ⚔️ Ottoman & Islamic Empires
- Quiz difficulty
- hard
What happened at the Battle of Mohacs?
Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent's Ottoman army annihilated the Hungarian army under King Louis II in less than two hours. The young Hungarian king drowned in a swamp while fleeing the rout. The decisive Ottoman victory led to the partition of Hungary between the Ottomans, Habsburgs, and the Principality of Transylvania, fundamentally reshaping the political map of Central Europe for over 150 years.
Did you know?
King Louis II of Hungary was only 20 years old when he drowned fleeing Mohacs. His body armor dragged him under the water of a swollen stream as he tried to escape on horseback.
Sources and further reading
- Battle of Mohacs on Wikipedia for the full account, historiography and primary sources.
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Entry last reviewed 26 September 2026.