The Hungarians had much knowledge about this region because they were frequently hired as mercenaries by the surrounding polities and had led their own campaigns in this area for decades.
Ungarlastel oli selle piirkonna kohta palju teadmisi, kuna neid oli ümberkaudsete riikide poolt sageli palgasõduriteks värvatud ja nad juhtisid sellel alal omi kampaaniaid juba aastakümneid.