What was the significance of the Treaty of Passarowitz?

The Treaty of Passarowitz, also known as the Treaty of Požarevac, was signed on July 21, 1718, between the Ottoman Empire and the Habsburg Monarchy. The treaty brought an end to the Austro-Turkish War of 1716-1718.

Under the terms of the treaty, the Ottoman Empire ceded control of significant territories in southeastern Europe to the Habsburg Monarchy. The Habsburgs gained control of the Banat of Temeswar, the region of northern Serbia, and parts of Wallachia, among other territories.

The Treaty of Passarowitz was significant in several ways. First, it marked a significant expansion of Habsburg territory in southeastern Europe, strengthening the monarchy's position on the continent. Second, it marked the beginning of the decline of the Ottoman Empire in Europe, which would continue in subsequent wars and treaties.

The treaty was also significant for the wider geopolitical context of Europe. It represented a victory for the Holy Roman Empire and its allies over the Ottoman Empire, and was seen as a significant shift in the balance of power on the continent.