Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Prelude
Ibrahim sent an envoy to Mani demanding its surrender or else he would pillage it.

Battle of Vergas Battle of Vergas
During the Battle of Vergas, Ibrahim decided to attack the Maniots from the rear. His plan was to send a small fleet with a few soldiers to land at the Bay of Diros, 2 kilometers south of Areopolis.

Battle of Diro
After his retreat from Mani due to the defeats at Vergas and Diros Pasha renewed his offensive in August. This was the last invasion launched against Mani.

Battle of Polytsaravo
Even though this campaign is overshadowed by other battles of the revolution, this one was one of the most important. The Maniates stopped the Egyptians and Ibrahim Pasha who had not been defeated this desicevly before. The women who defeated the Egyptians at Diros have been given the name of 'The Amazons of Diros'. This ended the Maniots' independence and they were forced to pay taxes.

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