In 1385, After a 25-day-long siege, the Ottoman Empire captured the city of Niš. The capture of Niš allowed the Ottomans to strengthen their control over the region and further expand their influence in the Balkans. It also played a significant role in wedging the Ottomans between Bulgaria and Serbia, impacting the dynamics of the ongoing conflicts in the area.
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