Fourth Siege of Krujë
- When
- 1477–1478
- Where
- Krujë fortress; Near Krujë; Krujë
- Episodes
- 3
The Fourth Siege of Krujë (1477–1478) was an Ottoman blockade of the Venetian-held fortress in Albania. After a failed relief attempt in September 1477, Sultan Mehmed II personally led the campaign in spring 1478. The garrison surrendered on 16 June 1478, ending decades of resistance and allowing Ottoman focus on Shkodër.
Episodes
- Initiation of Blockade
Ottoman forces under Evrenosoğlu Ahmed Bey began a blockade of Krujë in spring 1477 to cut off supplies.
- Failed Relief Attempt
A combined Venetian-Albanian army attempted to relieve Krujë in September 1477, resulting in a battle near the town.
- Surrender of Krujë
Krujë surrendered to Ottoman forces on 16 June 1478 after Sultan Mehmed II personally led the campaign.
Background and detail
The Blockade. Beginning in spring 1477, Ottoman forces under Evrenosoğlu Ahmed Bey blockaded Krujë to exhaust supplies. Rather than a direct assault, the strategy focused on preventing reinforcements. In September 1477, a combined Venetian-Albanian army attempted a relief, culminating in a battle near the town on 6 September.
People involved
- Evrenosoğlu Ahmed Bey · Ottoman commander who initiated the blockade
- Sultan Mehmed II · Ottoman Sultan who personally led the 1478 campaign
- Venetian Garrison · Defenders of the fortress
Sources
- Siege of Krujë (1477–1478) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13
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