"For more than 160 years, Timisoara was controlled directly by the sultan." This is probably an overlooked detail in the eyes of many which are not acquainted

"For more than 160 years, Timisoara was controlled directly by the sultan." This is probably an overlooked detail in the eyes of many which are not acquainted with Ottoman history. Not many parts of current Romania were directly controlled by (Ottoman) Turks, as in obeying turkish laws, having mosques in place, or having nothing more than administrative autonomy. Territories all around Romania have not enjoyed such status. It's mind blowing!