Harper's Magazine, 1869, Vol. 24 (Classic Reprint)

In 1869, in Volume 24 of Harper's New Monthly Magazine, a vivid account of the fortress under siege is described. Week after week, day and night, the tempest of war raged around the ramparts as the besieged unleashed their guns, causing devastating carnage among their assailants. Despite their valiant efforts, the fortress gradually crumbled under the relentless cannonade, leaving behind a mere craggy pile of rocks.

The Turks, undeterred by the destruction, swarmed over the ruins, seemingly annihilating every survivor of the garrison. Just as they were about to celebrate their victory, a deafening explosion rocked the citadel. Zrini, true to his oath, had ignited the subterranean vaults, causing a catastrophic blast that hurled men, horses, artillery, and rocks into the air, leaving behind a scene of ruin, fire, and blood. The hour of victory for the Turks swiftly turned into a moment of despair, as they lost their leader and a large part of their army in the blast, forcing them into a hasty and wounded retreat.

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