Where Did the Magyars Invade?

Around 896, probably under the leadership of Árpád, the Hungarians (Magyars) crossed the Carpathians and entered the Carpathian Basin (the plains of Hungary, approximately). In 899, these Magyars defeated Berengar's army in the Battle of Brenta River and invaded the northern regions of Italy.

Why did the Magyars invade?

The Magyars were vital to defending Europe from the Mongol invasions in the 12th century. However, they were almost completely conquered by the Ottoman Empire, only to be saved by a European coalition led by Austria. ... During this period of Austrian rule, Hungary would be given the same status as Austria in 1848.

Where did the Magyars conquer?

The Magyars successfully conquered the Carpathian Basin (corresponding to the later Kingdom of Hungary) by the end of the ninth century, and launched a number of plundering raids both westward into former Francia and southward into the Byzantine Empire.

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