Siege of Svetigrad (1448 AD)

Siege of Svetigrad (League of Lezhë vs Ottoman Empire) took place in 1448 AD during Skanderbeg's Albanian campaign.

Battle facts

Year: 1448 AD
Date: 1448-07-31
Era: Medieval
Conflict: Skanderbeg's Albanian campaign
Side A: League of Lezhë
Side B: Ottoman Empire
Commanders (A): Skanderbeg, Pjetër Perlati
Commanders (B): Murad II, Prince Mehmed
Casualties: approx. Fortress surrendered but the garrison was spared.20,000 casualties
Outcome: Ottoman victory
Coordinates: 41.450°, 20.600°