Pecija's First Revolt

Pecija's First Revolt

Sunset in Knešpolje, where the revolt took place
DateJune–December 1858
Location
Result Ottoman victory
Belligerents
Local Serb peasants  Ottoman Empire
Commanders and leaders
Strength
  • 3,600 (June 20)
  • 1,000 (July 21)
  • 300 (August)
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown total, at least 100 (Doljani, July 4)

Pecija's First Revolt (Serbian Cyrillic: прва Пецијина буна) or Doljani Revolt (Дољанска буна) was an uprising in Knešpolje led by Serb hajduk leader Petar Popović–Pecija (1826–1875) against the Ottoman government, that extended over the period of June—December 1858. It was a result of pressure against the local Serb populace, with past atrocities conducted by the Ottomans.