Battle of Miraslau: The Rise and Fall of Mihai

Mihai's ambitious plans to unify Valachia, Transylvania, and Moldavia faced significant external and internal challenges. Despite his strategic prowess, Mihai struggled with financial burdens and military threats from neighboring powers. His domestic policies aimed at consolidating power but led to unrest among the nobility and peasants. The Battle of Miraslo was a turning point, where Mihai's overconfidence led to a catastrophic defeat, forcing him to retreat but not ending his resolve.

What was Mihai's primary military strategy during the initial setup of his kingdom?

• Direct frontal assaults

• Speed and flanking

• Guerrilla warfare

• Naval blockades

Which neighboring power wanted Moldavia as a buffer state?

• The Polish Lithuanian Commonwealth

• The Russian Empire

• The Habsburg Monarchy

• The Ottoman Empire

What was Mihai's relationship with Rudolf like?

• Strained and contentious

• Strong and supportive

• Non-existent

• Friendly and cooperative

What was one of Mihai's internal strategies to stabilize his kingdom?

• Building a large navy

• Merging Valachian and Transylvanian councils

• Introducing a new currency

• Forming alliances with the Ottomans

How did Mihai attempt to compensate his mercenaries when he couldn't pay them?

• Awarding them land and castles

• Promising future payments

• Providing them with livestock

• Reducing their taxes

What was the main reason for Mihai's reliance on mercenaries?

• Need for naval forces

• Desire to expand his kingdom

• Lack of local manpower

• Unstable economy and taxation system

What was one of the economic measures Mihai took that affected peasants?

• Introducing new trade routes

• Providing free land

• Increasing taxes by over 500%

• Decreasing taxes

Which group was displeased with being forced to provide financial loans to Mihai?

• The Valachian farmers

• The Polish traders

• The Ottoman merchants

• The Saxon townspeople

What sparked the revolt led by the Hungarian nobility?

• An alliance with the Ottomans

• Mihai's plan to nullify the status of Transylvanian noblemen

• A sudden increase in taxes

• A failed military campaign

What was a significant consequence of Mihai's defeat in the battle?

• He gained new allies

• He successfully defended his kingdom

• He lost 4,000 troops and had to retreat

• He was captured and imprisoned