Battle of Kelmendi
| Battle of Kelmendi | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Albanian Highlanders | |||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Nora of Kelmendi |
.svg){kind=small} Vučo Mehmed Pasha † | ||||||
| Units involved | |||||||
| Kelmend tribe | Bosnian militia | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 500[1] to 900 warriors[2] | 30,000[2] | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| Total, only 13 survivors[2] | Over 4,000 killed[3] | ||||||
The Battle of Kelmendi (Albanian: Lufta e Kelmendit) was fought between Albanians of the Kelmendi tribe and an Ottoman army, it took place in 1638.[2][3][1] The Ottomans aimed to subdue the Kelmendi tribe due to their perceived threat to the government.[2] Led by a united army, the Ottomans faced fierce resistance from the Kelmendis, Despite being outnumbered, the Kelmendi tribe emerged victorious, inflicting substantial losses on the Ottoman forces.[2]
Prelude[edit]
Battle[edit]
As the Ottomans attempted to advance towards Tamarë, the Kelmendis destroyed a bridge between the two rivers, Cemi i Selcës and Cemi i Vuklit. However, the Ottomans persevered and built a new road to bypass the obstacle.[2]
In the ensuing battle, the Kelmendis counterattacked the scattered Ottoman forces in the valleys of Cemi and Brija. The Ottomans were caught off-guard and suffered significant casualties.[2][4]
Despite being vastly outnumbered, the Kelmendi warriors inflicted substantial losses on the Ottomans, forcing them to retreat. The Ottomans couldn't overcome the narrow gorge, which was defended by the Kelmendis, resulting in further losses for the Ottomans.[2]
After the battle, only a small fraction of the Ottoman army remained, while the Kelmendi tribe emerged victorious.[2][3][1] This battle marked a significant setback for the Ottoman government, which sought to suppress the Kelmendi tribe.[2][4]
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References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Pjetër Bogdani (1685), Cuneus Prophetarum (PDF) (in shqip), shqiptarortodoks.com, archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016, retrieved 10 November 2013,
Cusc mundetè me i raam mboh se ma i vobek kjè Vucia Pascia, issiλi pèr tè mbèleξè gni uscterij 12. mije vettesc, nuk' i mbastuenè sciumè miliogn aar, se Kelmendasitè tanè, te sijtè me gniεaan' ;Eja cusc ansctè trim, mbèleξ unè affere 500. vettèvraanè Vucie Pascenè, vjetit se Chrisctit 1639.
Unknown parameter|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 François Lenormant (1866). Turcs et Monténégrins (in français). Paris. pp. 124–128. Retrieved 11 November 2013. Search this book on
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Benedetto Mazzara (July 21, 2011), Leggendario Francescano, Istorie De Santi, Beati, Venerabili Ed Altri Uomini Illustri, Che Fiorirono Nelli Tre Ordini Istituiti Dal Serafico Padre San Francesco raccolto e disposto secondo i giorni de mesi in quattro tomi dal padre F.Benedetto Mazzara (in italiano), Nabu Press, pp. 10–17, 22, ISBN 978-1173702304, retrieved 11 November 2013
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 MekuliPress.com (2019-09-06). "Kush ishte Nora e Kelmendit?". Mekuli Press. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
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