How did religion shape connections between Bosnia and Hungary under Ottoman rule?

Under Ottoman rule, religion played a significant role in shaping the connections between Bosnia and Hungary. Bosnia was predominantly Muslim, while Hungary was primarily Christian. As such, religion acted as a barrier to closer ties between the two regions. The Ottoman Empire encouraged migration to Bosnia of Muslims from other parts of the empire, which further strengthened the Muslim presence in Bosnia. The devout Muslim Bosnians saw themselves as separate from the Christian Hungarians and were reluctant to forge close ties with them, while the Christian Hungarians saw the Muslim Ottomans as a foreign and threatening power. Thus, religion served to keep the two regions apart, despite their proximity and shared history.

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