1664 The battle of Nagyvárad in 1664 occurred when an army of Hungarians and Germans led by László Rákóczy attacked Nagyvárad in order to capture it; however, despite gaining entry, they were later repelled from the city by the Ottoman garrison.

The plan was to attack the city once the governor of Várad, Kucuk Pasha, left the castle by order of the Grand Vizier, which exactly happened.

Due to unknown reasons, either by betrayal or aroused suspicion, the Turks took up arms and attacked the infiltrators.

A second account states that Rákóczy attacked the castle; however, he was met with resistance and killed.

A fierce battle ensued, and the Hungarian German force was ousted from the city.