Moldavian Campaign (1484–1486)

Moldavian Campaign (1484–1486)
Part of the Moldavian–Ottoman Wars

Chilia in 15th century
Date1484–1486
Location
Result Ottoman victory
Belligerents
Ottoman Empire
Crimean Khanate
Moldavia
Kingdom of Poland
Commanders and leaders
Bayezid II
Hadım Ali Pasha
Mihaloğlu İskender Paşa
Stephen the Great
Jan Karnkowski
Strength

Unknown total

  • 50,000 Crimean cavalry

Unknown total

  • 3,000 Polish mercenaries
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown

The Moldavian campaign was a military expedition by the Ottoman Sultan Bayezid II against the Principality of Moldavia. The Ottomans managed to conquer the fortress of Chilia and Cetatea Albă, confirming Ottoman supremacy of the Black Sea.