Based on these, and in grave need of soldiers and farmers, on 21 August, Leopold issued his first Chapter on Privileges in which he recognizes Serbs within the Habsburg monarchy as a separate political entity (corpus separatum) under the Serbian Orthodox Church. This edict guaranteed them national and religious singularity and certain rights and freedoms in the Habsburg monarchy.
In response to the need for soldiers and farmers, Leopold issued his first Chapter on Privileges on August 21st, granting Serbs within the Habsburg monarchy a separate political status (corpus separatum) under the Serbian Orthodox Church. This document ensured their national and religious independence and certain rights and freedoms within the Habsburg realm.