

Peace was again reached in late 1599, when Michael was unable to continue the war due to lack of support from his allies. The war continued until a peace finally emerged in January 1597, but this lasted for only a year and a half. He was the Prince of Wallachia (15931601), of Transylvania. Although the Wallachians emerged victorious from the battle, Michael was forced to retreat with his troops and wait for aid from his allies, Prince Sigismund Báthory of Transylvania and Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II. Michael the Brave (Mihai Viteazul) was one of the greatest of Romanias national heroes. Two years later, war with the Ottomans began, a conflict in which the Prince fought the Battle of Călugăreni, resulting in a victory against an army nearly three times the size of Michael the Brave, considered one of the most important battles of his reign.

His rule over Wallachia began in the autumn of 1593.

Since the 19th century, Michael the Brave has been regarded by Romanian nationalists as a symbol of Romanian unity, as his reign marked the first time all principalities inhabited by Romanians were under the same ruler. He is considered one of Romania's greatest national heroes. Michael the Brave was the Prince of Wallachia, Prince of Moldavia and de facto ruler of Transylvania.
