Tahir Pasha Bibezić

Tahir Pasha Bibezić, Albanian: Tahir Pashë Bibezi Krajani (Arabic: طاهر باشا بن بزيك الكرياني Tahir Basha bin Bazik al-Karyani, Turkish: İşkodralı Tahir Paşa), was an Ottoman Brigadier General (mirliva) and prominent bureaucrat of Albanian origin from the region of Krajë, now in modern Montenegro. Born into a notable family from Podgorica, he began his career in 1868 and held various significant administrative positions throughout the Ottoman Empire, including chief secretary of Scutari, and governor of Mosul, Bitlis and Van. Known for his ability to restore public order and mediate local disputes, he played a key role in the Ottoman-Persian Border Commission and was a crucial figure during the turbulent years of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His work exemplified the mobility and influence of Ottoman officials in shaping imperial policy across diverse regions.