Participation of Moldova and Wallahia in the Khotyn war of 1621

The article is devoted to the little-studied problem of participation in Khotyn War 1621, which took place between Commonwealth and Ottoman Empire, principalities Moldavia Wallachia, dependent on Porte. author notes that during this Polish-Ottoman military conflict, decisive battle near Khotyn, troops rulers Danube participated hostilities. they themselves played an important mediating role peace negotiations Polish sides.On march theater operations, army Sultan Osman II was joined by 6-7 thousand soldiers Wallachian governor Radu Mihnea 5 Moldavian Alexander Ilias, who had previously fled from Iasi Roman. And at first, only Miron Barnovsky managed organize resistance advanced detachments arrived vicinity later, together with Budzhak Tatars Kantemir-Murza, also continued attack foragers.At end August, way Khotin, removed power failed prevent devastating raids country Cossack robbed population. Temporarily, duties prince were entrusted voivode Mihnea.On field Battle - Vlachs Moldavians located Aleppo Damasc units. By order Sultan, built a bridge across Dniester for Ottomans, protection Vlachs.Detachments Danubian principalities, other units, including Tatars, battles particular, part assaults positions September 6 28.In parallel clashes, underway resolve began mediation efforts Ilias almost immediately after start war. Later, Wallachia acted as intermediary Ottomans side, who, through Cretan Constantine Batista Vevelli, their conduct.These culminated signing agreement October 9, under castle returned principality.