It began to grow rapidly after the victory of Rudolf I of the Habsburg dynasty over King Otakar II of Bohemia in 1278 .
Maribor was first mentioned as a market near the castle in 1204 , and received town privileges in 1254 .
Maribor began to grow rapidly after the victory of Rudolf I of the Habsburg dynasty over King Otakar II of Bohemia in 1278 .
Maribor was first mentioned as a market near the castle in 1204 , and received town privileges in 1254 .