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Sali Jaha
Sali Jaha (born 1803 in Rugova (region), Rugova, died 1883) was an Albanian soldier and resistance fighter within the League of Prizren in Kosovo during the 18th century. Jaha fought as a 14-year old and defended his country against Montenegro during the 1817 Battle of Bukovik. During the fight, he attacked two Montenegrin soldiers and cut off their heads. He brought with him the flag which the soldiers were carrying and was given the title of Bayraktar (surname), Bayraktar (flag bearer). Jaha graduated from the Ottoman empire, Ottoman military as a Major (Binbashi) and continued his struggle against Montenegro. During a battle near Berane, both his sons were killed and he was forced to leave their bodies. In 1878, the League of Prizren was formed, with 110 Albanian chieftains and soldiers gathering to resist the annexation of Plav, Montenegro, Plav and Gusinje which the Congress of Berlin had given Montenegro. In 1879, Jaha fought under the Albanian general Ali Pasha of Gusinje. H ...
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Rugova (region)
Rugova ( sq, Rugova or ; sr, Ругова, Rugova) is a mountain region located to the north-west of the city of Peja, in Kosovo. According to notes of Rugova it has been inhabited since before the 12th century. In 2013, it was designated a national park by the Parliament of Kosovo. Rugova is an ethnographically diverse region, with great importance for the literary branches of lexicology, etymology and onomastics. Rugova is a suitable region for hiking, skiing, mountaineering, paragliding, and picnics. It was ranked as the fourth most important center for winter sports by the International Ski Federation (ISF). Furthermore, in April 2013, Peja won the "Tourism for Tomorrow" award for the project, "Peaks of the Balkans". Rugova is rich with many landform elements such as caves, waterfalls, glacial lakes, high peaks, and tunnels. The highest peak is Hajla at . From Qafa e Qyqes (Cuchoo's Neck) it is possible to observe the whole city of Peja. Guri i Kuq, , has views of Gjerav ...
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