Second Serbian Uprising begins at Takovo
- When
- 1815
- Where
- Takovo; Serbia
- Episodes
- 2
The Second Serbian Uprising began in April 1815 as a revolt against Ottoman re-annexation. Led by Miloš Obrenović, the uprising followed the collapse of the First Serbian Uprising. The conflict resulted in Serbian semi-independence, formalized through negotiations with Ottoman authorities and culminating in the establishment of the Obrenović dynasty.
Episodes
- Initial Negotiations
Miloš Obrenović began negotiations with Ottoman governor Marashli Ali Pasha in mid-1815.
- Takovo Oath
Serbs proclaimed open revolt against the Ottoman Empire at a meeting in Takovo on 23 April 1815.
Background and detail
Background. Following the defeat of the First Serbian Uprising (1804–1813), Serbia was re-annexed to the Ottoman Empire. Most commanders fled to the Habsburg Monarchy, but Miloš Obrenović remained in Serbia. In March 1815, Serbs held meetings to decide on a new revolt, setting the stage for the Second Serbian Uprising against Ottoman rule.
Outbreak. The uprising was formally proclaimed at a meeting in Takovo on 23 April 1815. Miloš Obrenović organized and led this revolt. The decision to start the uprising was made at his house in Gornja Crnuća. This event marked the beginning of the second phase of the Serbian Revolution.
People involved
- Miloš Obrenović · Leader of the Second Serbian Uprising
- Marashli Ali Pasha · Ottoman Governor
Sources
- Second Serbian Uprising Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30
- Miloš Obrenović Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-05
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