The Battle of Vienna took place on September 11-12, 1683, marking a significant conflict between the forces of the Ottoman Empire and a coalition of European powers. The Ottomans, led by Grand Vizier Karaca Pasha, aimed to capture the city of Vienna, which was a key stronghold in Central Europe. The siege began in July 1683, but the city's defenders, under the command of Count Ernst Rüdiger von Starhemberg, held out against the attackers. A relief army, composed of troops from the Holy Roman Empire, Poland, and other allies, arrived to assist the besieged city. Commanded by King Jan III Sobieski of Poland, the coalition forces launched a decisive counterattack on September 12, leading to a resounding victory over the Ottomans. This battle is often seen as a turning point in the struggle between Christian Europe and the Islamic Ottoman