He was victorious at the battles of Jiliște, the Siege of Brăila, Tighina and Cetatea Albă. When an army of 150,000 Turks was sent against him, he personally surrendered, being promised that his Moldavian soldiers and Cossack allies would be spared in exchange for his capture.
He successfully defended his territory at the battles of Jiliște, Brăila, Tighina, and Cetatea Albă. When a massive Turkish force of 150,000 soldiers was sent to confront him, he chose to yield, being promised that his Moldavian troops and Cossack allies would be spared in exchange for his surrender.