12. Defense of the Borders in the 15th and 16th Centuries

Banat became a frontier zone against the Ottomans. Ottoman raiders devastated settlements and population. Serbs were resettled to reinforce border defense. Many served as soldiers and river troops. Erdšomljo’s military role gradually declined.

  • Banat became a frontier zone against the Ottomans.
  • Ottoman raiders devastated settlements and population.
  • Serbs were resettled to reinforce border defense.
  • Many served as soldiers and river troops.
  • Erdšomljo’s military role gradually declined.

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