Battle of Nicopolis

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. What is the date of battle?September 25, 1396
2. What is the location?Nicopolis, a fortress on the Danube River, modern-day Bulgaria
3. What happened at the Battle of Nicopolis?In 1396, the Ottoman army won a big victory against a mixed Crusader army near the fortress of Nicopolis.
4. Who led the Ottoman forces?The Ottoman army was led by Sultan Bayezid I, who was called 'the Thunderbolt'.

Crusade: A military expedition undertaken by European Christians in the Middle Ages, typically to recover the Holy Land from the Muslims.
Ottoman Empire: A vast empire founded by Turkish tribes in Anatolia, which grew to become a major world power for over six centuries.
Janissaries: Elite infantry units of the Ottoman Sultan's household troops and bodyguards, renowned for their discipline and effectiveness.
Feigned Retreat: A military tactic where an army pretends to flee to lure the enemy into a trap or disorganize their pursuit.