The Great Turkish War in the Eyes of Austrians (1683-1699)

In this doctoral study were only used German sources. The period between the years 1683-1699, which was called by the Austrians "the Great Turkish War" is reflected in an objective way as reflected in the Austrian sources and evaluated in the conclusion section. The sources have been discussed since 1683 and selected from the works carried out to date. The works from the period were also taken into account when the salvation of Vienna was first celebrated after 100 years and then every 50 years. The most important sources were introduced to contribute to the Turkish literature. The questions asked within the scope of the study were handled under separate headings and summarized in the conclusion section. The Turks were first sprayed from Vienna, which they had besieged in 1683. With the support and leadership of Pope Innocent XI., a larger alliance called the "Holy Alliance", was established in 1684.Until the peace agreement of 1699, the Allies had united under the umbrella of the imperial army, conquered in 1685 in Raab and Neuhaeusel, in 1686 Buda, in 1687 Mohacs and 1688 in Belgrade. Peace negotiations were made in 1689 but no results were achieved. When the Turks attacked again in 1690, they took back Belgrade, but they had a great defeat in the battle of Salankemen in 1691.The attempts by the Austrians to conquer Belgrade again failed, and the Timişoara battle claimed victory on both sides, even though they were inconclusive. The war of 1697 Zenta, headed by Sultan Mustafa II, was considered a great defeat for Ottomans and a registration of the turning point of Turkish destiny, which was perceived as an invincible power in Europe until September 12, 1683. The Great Turkish War ended with the 1699 Karlowitz Peace Agreement and the collapse of the Ottoman Empire from Europe was initiated. The Austrian Habsburg dynasty has thus proved its age and Austria has become a world empire. Emperor Leopold I. and Polish King Johann Sobieski III., who was commanding the Imperial armies, remained a great glory and honour.