Strahil -

The fearful leader

A song and a story about a famous Bulgarian rebel leader Strahil. He was born in the middle of the 17th century in the village / now town / Vetren near Pazardzhik.

He took part in the Austrian - Turkish war of 1683-1699 year.

According to the chronicles Strahil took part in the attacks of Kyustendil on March 20, 1690, together with 4000 Germans, Madjars and other rebels.

Introduction:

The folk singer and author of the book Ivanka Ivanova Pitrek sings a song about the famous Bulgarian rebel leader Strahil, who was born in the mid-17th century in the village / now town / Vetren near Pazardzhik.

The song fascinated her and she decided to reproduce the story in this book...

A song and a story that the world needs to know!

Who is the fearful rebel leader Strahil?

The Chieftain was born in the mid-17th century in the village / town now / Vetren near Pazardzhik.

He was a leader of a group of 200 rebels.

He has led battles in mostly in

The Rhodopy mountain, defending the poor of the Turkish oppressors and some greedy Bulgarian landlords.

He and his soldiers attacked wealthy Turks, robbing their caravans.

His actions became dangerous to the Ottoman authority.

That’s why the governors of Plovdiv and Pazardzhik ordered troops to gather and destroy The Chieftain and his detachment.