When was it published?

July 13, 1739 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News July 13, 1739

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign, Rebellion Or Revolt

Q: What keywords are associated?

Kutfche Defense, Mahomet Bashaw Killed, Turkish Incursion, Mountain Battle, Patriarch Led Action

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Inhabitants of Kutfche repelled a Turkish incursion led by Mahomet Bashaw, killing him and nearly all 2000 of his men in a mountain ambush, defending against revenge for a prior uprising two years ago.

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Belgrade, March 13. N. S. The Inhabitants of Kutfche having received Advice, that Mahomet Bashaw was marching with 7000 Turks to plunder and drive them out of the Country, to be revenged on them, because about 2 Years ago 700 well disciplined Men of their District took the Field under the Conduct of their Patriarch, they unanimously engaged, by Oath, with the Inhabitants of the neighbouring Places, to defend their Country the best they could; when they had done, the Enemy made an Incursion into it as far as Orlevopolia, but they marched against them, and attacked them in the Mountains in Front, Flank and Rear, with so much Bravery, that the Bashaw was killed on the Spot, and out of 2000 of his Men, only 70 escaped. Two Deputies came hither yesterday express with this News, and the same is confirmed by undry Letters.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign Rebellion Or Revolt

What keywords are associated?

Kutfche Defense Mahomet Bashaw Killed Turkish Incursion Mountain Battle Patriarch Led Action

What entities or persons were involved?

Mahomet Bashaw

Where did it happen?

Kutfche

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Kutfche

Event Date

March 13. N. S.

Key Persons

Mahomet Bashaw

Outcome

mahomet bashaw killed on the spot; out of 2000 of his men, only 70 escaped.

Event Details

Inhabitants of Kutfche, having received advice of Mahomet Bashaw marching with 7000 Turks to plunder and drive them out in revenge for their actions two years ago under their Patriarch, unanimously engaged by oath with neighboring inhabitants to defend their country. The enemy made an incursion as far as Orlevopolia, but they marched against them and attacked in the mountains from front, flank, and rear with bravery.