Austro-Turkish War of 1716-18

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The Treaty of Karlowitz (1699) was not an acceptable long-standing agreement for the Ottoman Empire. 12 years after Karlowitz the Turks began the long prospect of taking revenge for their defeat in the Sixteen Years War.

Firstly the Turkish Grand Vizier Baltacı Mehmet's army defeated the Russian Army which was controlled by Peter the Great. After that the new Grand Vizier Damat Ali re-conquered Mora from Venetians in 1715. The guarenteer of the Treaty of Karlowitz, Austria, threatened the Ottoman Empire. As such the Ottoman Empire declared war against Austria. In 1716 Prince Eugene of Savoy defeated the Turks in Petervaradin. Next year Austrians captured Belgrade. The Turks wanted peace. In 1718 the Treaty of Passarowitz was signed. The Turks controlled the south bank of the Danube River. The Austrians maintained control over Belgrade and the Treaty of Passarowitz confirmed their gains in 1699.

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