Ottoman Empire captures Krujë, quashing resistance against rule.

In 1478, the Ottoman Empire captured Krujë, consolidating their control over Albania and effectively quelling the resistance against their rule. The city of Krujë had been a stronghold of Albanian resistance led by the national hero, Skanderbeg. However, after his death in 1468, the Ottomans intensified their efforts to subdue the region. The fall of Krujë marked the end of organized resistance against the Ottoman Empire in Albania. The capture of this strategic fortress not only secured Ottoman dominance in the region but also paved the way for further expansion of their territories in the Balkans. The Ottomans established their authority by imposing their administration, laws, and taxation system in Albania. This event had a lasting impact on the Albanian people, leading to cultural and demographic changes as well as religious conversions. The capture of Krujë by the Ottomans in 1478 was a turning point in Albanian history, marking the end of an era of resistance and the beginning of Ottoman rule in the region. It shaped the political landscape of Albania for centuries to come. #OttomanEmpire #AlbanianResistance #KrujëCapture #HistoricalTurningPoint