Battle of Oranik (1448) 1448
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1448 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | North Macedonia | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Albanian–Venetian War, Skanderbeg's rebellion | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | League of Lezhë, Ottoman Empire | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 41.5167, 20.5333 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The First Battle of Oranik (Albanian: Beteja e Parë e Oranikut) took place during the Albanian-Venetian War of (1447–1448), when the Republic of Venice allied with the Ottoman Empire against the League of Lezhë. The Albanian forces under Skanderbeg defeated the Ottoman army led by Mustafa Pasha during a battle that took place near Oranik of Upper Dibra, and two months later, peace was established between Albania and Venice.
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