Souliote War (1789–1793)
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The Souliote War was an armed conflict between Ali Pasha of Ioannina and a coalition of Souliotes and their Muslim allies. The war lasted between February 1789 and April 1793 and was fought in the context of the Russo-Turkish War (1787–1792) and local power struggles. The Souliotes achieved a defensive victory but their actions did not foment a Christian insurrection as the Russians had hoped.
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Souliote War (1789–1793) | |||||||
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Part of the Russo-Turkish War (1787–1792) | |||||||
Ali Pasha | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Gjirokastër beys |
Pashalik of Yanina Cham beys Muslim kosovar mercenaries | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Botsari Family Mustafa Pasha of Delvine | Ali Pasha of Ioannina | ||||||
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5.000 | 20,000-30,000 |
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