The Mutual Pact provided for female succession to the Habsburg monarchy in the event of extinction of the male line, but gave precedence to the daughters of the older rather than surviving brother.
The Croatian estates, despite their centuries long association with Hungary, issued their own Pragmatic Sanction in 1712, unilaterally approving Charles's intention and causing Hungarian discontent.
Charles formalized his intention by issuing the Pragmatic Sanction of 1713, emphasizing the indivisibility of the Habsburg domains and the rights of his future daughters.
The Kingdom of Croatia and the Principality of Transylvania, two separately administered lands of the Hungarian Crown, autonomously approved the King's will in 1721 and 1722 respectively.
[2] Ferenc Szluha, a county notary of Pozsony, gave a rousing speech in the King's favor, unexpectedly securing the lower house's support.
[4] The foreign policy and defense, as well as financing them, were the most important joint affairs of Austria-Hungary, the resulting dual monarchy, to be based on the Pragmatic Sanction of 1723.