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Question: In the context of Ottoman Crete, the Ottoman–Venetian War (1714–18) is considered significant for its role in securing control of…
Trivia Question Study Fact: Following the Ottoman conquest of western Crete during the Cretan War in 1646, Venice continued to hold key offshore fortresses – Souda, Grambousa, and Spinalonga – for several decades. These Venetian-controlled islands remained outside of direct Ottoman rule until 1715, when they were finally captured during the Ottoman–Venetian War (1714–18).
Trivia Question Explanation: The source text details how Venice maintained control of the island fortresses of Souda, Grambousa, and Spinalonga until 1715, when they were captured by the Ottomans during the Ottoman–Venetian War (1714–18), marking the end of Venetian territorial holdings in the region.
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