Binak Alia
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Binak Ali Mulosmanaj
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| Born | 1805 |
| Died | 1895 (aged 89–90) |
| Other names | Binak Alija Binak Ali Mulosmanaj |
| Known for | Albanian Revolt of 1845 |
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]
Alia 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.