At first, the rebels supported János Szapolyai; however, soon the Hungarian king called for Jovan Nenad to relinquish control over the land.
The Hungarian peasants and noblemen governance by the priests and teachers took up arms against the Serbs and Szapolyai direct bishop of Imre Czibak by restoration of order.
The Serbian rebels faced the entire combined strength of Transylvania and upper Hungary.
Jovan Nenad, who managed to recoup his losses at Sedfal field, was later killed en route to a battle against the forces of the Hungarian king.
His forces dispersed after his death and the area was given to the Serbian despots who ruled an autonomous principality subordinate to the Hungarian king.