Banate of Lugoj & Caransebeș was a political territorial unit created after Hungarian defeat at the Battle of Mohacs in order to defend SW approach into Transylvania & direct successor of the Banate of Severin that had been an Hungarian frontier region since 1230s. 
It's fighting force was formed by Vlachs (their 7 military districts), Serbians, Carashovans (1 military district) & Hungarians.
This Banate entered dual Ottoman & Transylvanian suzerainty in 1552 when Temesvar (Timișoara) was conquered by the former.
This Banate entered dual Ottoman & Transylvanian suzerainty in 1552 when Temesvar (Timișoara) was conquered by the former.
1524 also marks the fall & destruction of fortress of Severin after more than 400yrs of medieval existence.
A single tower was left which lead to the name of current city Turnu Severin that came into existence only in early 1800s.
A single tower was left which lead to the name of current city Turnu Severin that came into existence only in early 1800s.
In 1658 prince Acatius Barcsay bought his way to the throne of Transylvania by ceding the Banate of L&C to the Ottomans, after having been at its helm 1644-1658.🤨
This marks the full conquest of the Banate region by the Ottomans until 1690s annexation by Austria.
This marks the full conquest of the Banate region by the Ottomans until 1690s annexation by Austria.
