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Ali Pasha
[ ah-lee pah-shah ]
noun
- Arslan, 1741–1822, Turkish pasha and ruler of Albania 1787?–1820.
Ali Pasha
/ ˈɑːliː ˈpɑːʃə /
noun
- Ali Pasha17411822MTurkishAlbanianPOLITICS: hereditary ruler known as the Lion of Janina. 1741–1822, Turkish pasha and ruler of Albania (1787–1820), who was deposed and assassinated after intriguing against Turkey
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A few paces above the bridge, stands the palace of the governor, and the citadel, which was built by order of Ali Pasha.
Ali Pasha drew his sword and this time Banfy saved his life only by a skilful spring to one side.
A year or two later, becoming dissatisfied, they passed over into Albania, and took service with Ali Pasha.
Galt says that what he relates of his visit to Ali Pasha has all the freshness and life of a scene going on under one's own eye.
Ali Pasha very fittingly fell a victim to a conspiracy of those whom he had injured in one way or another.
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