Historical Events tagged with "kruja"
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Military & Warfare
Skanderbeg Liberates Kruja and Raises Flag
November 28th, 1443 581 years ago
In 1443, Gjergj Kastrioti, known as Skanderbeg, led a successful revolt against the Ottoman Empire, liberating the city of Kruja in central Albania. This marked a significant moment in Albanian resistance as Skanderbeg and his forces raised the Albanian flag in triumph. The event galvanized local support and symbolized the struggle for Albanian independence, setting the foundation for a series of battles against Ottoman rule.
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