Battle of Mišar

BELGRADE - Today marks two centuries of the Second Serbian Uprising, also known as the second Serbian revolution against the Ottoman Empire.

At a meeting of the national council in Takovo on April 23, 1815, Milos Obrenovic heralded the start of the uprising with his famous quote: "Here I am, and here you are at war against Turks."

SABAC - The 208th anniversary of the Battle of Misar was marked on Wednesday with wreaths laid and tributes paid in the village of Misar, near Sabac.

BELGRADE - The Battle of Misar was one of the most important victories of the Serbian insurgents over Ottoman troops.

The battle - or its crucial part - took place on August 13, 1806 according to the Gregorian calendar.

In an attempt to crush an uprising led by Kardjordje Petrovic, the Ottoman Porte sent troops from Bosnia under the command of Suleiman Pasha Skopljak.