Battle of Karpenisi

The Battle of Karpenisi took place near the town of Karpenisi (in Evrytania, central Greece) on the night of 21 August 1823, between units of the Greek revolutionary army and Ottoman troops.

Battle of Karpenisi
Part of the Greek War of Independence

The death of Markos Botsaris
by Marsigli Filippo
Date21 August 1823
Location
Karpenisi, Sanjak of Inebahti, Ottoman Empire (now Evrytania, Greece)
Result Tactically inconclusive
Belligerents

First Hellenic Republic

  • Souliote Forces

Ottoman Empire

  • Pashalik of Scutari
Commanders and leaders
Markos Botsaris † Mustafa Pasha Bushatli
Djelaledin Bey
Strength
1,200 10,000
Casualties and losses
minimal ~1,000 dead
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