The Hungarian Revolution of 1848 was part of a series of interconnected uprisings across Europe, driven by demands for national independence and democratic reforms. It began on March 15, 1848, when Hungarian nationalists, inspired by the ideas of the French Revolution, called for greater autonomy from the Austrian Empire and the establishment of a parliamentary government. The revolution initially achieved some success, leading to the formation of a new government and the adoption of the March Laws, which aimed to modernize Hungary. However, by late 1849, the revolution was suppressed by a combination of Austrian and Russian military intervention, resulting in the restoration of imperial control over Hungary.