Battle of Oranik (1448)
The First Battle of Oranik 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.
| First Battle of Oranik | |||||||
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| Part of Albanian-Venetian War (1447-1448) | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| League of Lezhë | Ottoman Empire | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Skanderbeg | Mustafa Pasha (POW) | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 6,000 | 15,000 | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| Unknown |
3,000 casualties Fifteen standards Twelve major officers | ||||||
Location within modern North Macedonia | |||||||
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