1854
Defence of Silistria
Leads part of the Ottoman defence during the Russian siege of Silistria.
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Browse historical events and people recorded at Silistria in Turkey. The records below are rendered directly from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.
Leads part of the Ottoman defence during the Russian siege of Silistria.
Holds Silistria against Russian pressure.
Takes responsibility for the defence after Musa Pasha is killed by Russian shellfire.
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