Dervish Cara
Dervish Cara | |
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Dervish Carë | |
| Born | Early 19th century Palçishte, Kalkandelen, Ottoman Empire |
| Died | Late 19th century Istanbul, Ottoman Empire |
| Nationality | Albanian |
| Occupation | Revolutionary |
| Known for | Leader of the Albanian Revolt of 1843–1844. Also known as the Uprising of Dervish Cara |
| Movement | Albanian National Awakening |
| Opponent | Ottoman Empire |
| Criminal charge | High treason against Sultan Abdülmecid I |
| Criminal penalty | Sentenced to death; later reduced to lifetime imprisonment |
Dervish Cara was an Albanian revolutionary leader known for his role in the Albanian Revolt of 1844, a revolt also known by his name as "the Uprising of Dervish Cara".