Binak Alia (1805–1895) was an Albanian leader from the Highlands of Gjakova. He is remembered mainly for his participation in the Albanian Revolt of 1845, and as a wise old man who helped resolve blood feuds in the area.[1]
Binak Alia | |
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| Born | 1805 |
| Died | 1895 (aged 89–90) |
| Nationality | Albanian |
| Other names | Binak Alija Binak Ali Mulosmanaj |
| Known for | Albanian Revolt of 1845 |
Life
editAlia was born in 1805 in Bujan, Ottoman Empire, in present day Tropojë municipality of Albania. He belonged to the Mulosmanaj clan of the Krasniqi tribe.[2] He is mentioned as the Albanian Revolt of 1845, together with Sokol Rama (1790-1860) from the same village. The revolt was in the chain of Albanian revolts against the Sublime Porte and especially against Tanzimat reforms.[3] The rebels were initially successful. They drove out the Ottoman garrison of Yakova.[4] The revolt spread in the area of Reka, and in up to Deçan, with their number reaching 8,000.[5] Ultimately the Ottomans managed to quell the revolt.[6]
His name is mentioned again during the Revolts of 1860, and specifically as a participant of the League of Prizren sessions, though at an old age. Another note, Mic Sokoli, a People's Hero of Albania was Alia's nephew.
Trivia
editAlia is remembered as a wise man. Numerous blood feuds were resolved with his intervention. People from around the highland came to his oda to discuss and receive advice conforming to the Kanun law.[7]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Kush ishte Binak Alia? (in Albanian), Gazeta Dita Online, 2014-08-28, archived from the original on 2017-01-08, retrieved 2015-01-03
- ^ Bujani i Krasniqes - Haki Zllami (in Albanian)
- ^ Robert Elsie (2010), Historical Dictionary of Albania, Historical Dictionaries of Europe, vol. 75, Scarecrow Press, p. Introduction(vi), ISBN 978-0810861886
- ^ Aleks Buda (1986), Shkrime historike, vol. 2, Shtëpia Botuese "8 Nëntori", p. 18, OCLC 159894624
- ^ Kryengritja e Gjakoves, Gjurmime albanologjike: seria e shkencave historike, vol. 15, Prishtina: Institut Albanologique de Prishtina, 1985, p. 147, OCLC 866404541
- ^ Theodor Ippen (1916), Robert Elsie (ed.), Nineteenth-Century Albanian History, translated by Robert Elsie, archived from the original on 2013-01-08,
he Malissors (mountain tribes) gathered under their leaders Binak Ali and Sokol Aram....The rebels comprised about 8,000 men...As such, the rebels all surrendered on 6 July.
- ^ Muhamet Pirraku (1989), Kultura kombëtare shqiptare deri në Lidhjen e Prizrenit, Prishtina: Instituti Albanologjik i Prishtinës, p. 167, OCLC 21409391
- ^ "Mbi ngjarjet, arrestimet, ndalimet dhe procedimet e ndodhura në vëndin tonë 24 orët e fundit 30.11.2014" (in Albanian). Albanian State Police. 2014-11-30. Archived from the original on 2015-01-03. Retrieved 2015-01-03.
banues në rrugën "Binak Alia"