Sigismund I of Hungary (1387--1437) organized a crusading venture against them, but the battle of Nicopolis (now Nikopol, Bulgaria) ended in disaster for the crusaders on September 25,1396.
Sigismund I of Hungary (1387--1437) organized a crusading venture against them. The battle of Nicopolis (now Nikopol, Bulgaria) ended in disaster for the crusaders on September 25,1396.