The National museum of Leskovac – The Turkish period

At the end of 1454, after the defeat of Nikola Skobaljić, the Turks conquered Dubočica. A great market was held in Leskovac during the period of the Ottoman rule, known as the Leskovac village market. In the Austro-Hungarian wars from 1689–1690, Leskovac was burnt to the ground and lost its...

  • At the end of 1454, after the defeat of Nikola Skobaljić, the Turks conquered Dubočica.
  • A great market was held in Leskovac during the period of the Ottoman rule, known as the Leskovac village market.
  • In the Austro-Hungarian wars from 1689–1690, Leskovac was burnt to the ground and lost its former economic status.
  • At the end of the 18th Century, Leskovac became the seat of the pashalik and once again enjoyed an ascendancy.
  • Turkish rule in Leskovac lasted a full 423 years, from December 1454 to December 1877.

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