The Battle of Maritsa, also known as the Battle of Chernomen, was fought on 26 September 1371 near the Maritsa River, close to the village of Chernomen. The conflict pitted the Ottoman forces under Lala Şahin Pasha and Hacı İlbey against a coalition of Serbian lords, led by King Vukašin Mrnjavčević…
14th Century · 26th September
Serbian–Turkish wars: Ottoman Turks fought against a Serbian army at the Battle of Maritsa.
1371
Year of Event
655
Years Ago