Ottoman Conquest of Cyprus

1570 CE · Kıbrıs · conquest

The Beginning of the Conquest of Cyprus refers to the Ottoman State's launching of a military campaign in 1570 against the island of Cyprus, which was under Venetian rule.

The campaign, which proceeded with sieges of the island's principal cities, aimed to consolidate Ottoman dominance in the Eastern Mediterranean. This event soon prepared the ground for the formation of a large Christian alliance and for a significant battle at sea.

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What was Ottoman Conquest of Cyprus?
The Beginning of the Conquest of Cyprus refers to the Ottoman State's launching of a military campaign in 1570 against the island of Cyprus, which was under Venetian rule.
When did Ottoman Conquest of Cyprus happen?
1570 CE
Where did Ottoman Conquest of Cyprus take place?
Kıbrıs