Burning of the Inns

The Burning of the Inns refers to the first actions undertaken by Serb rebels in the Belgrade Pashalik on 15 February 1804, as part of their uprising against the Dahije, the renegade Janissaries that had wrested the Pashalik and ruled in tyranny since 1801 and had placed their followers throughout the administration and henchmen in the villages and in inns (the so-called handžije) that were also used as tools to abuse the Serb population. The Dahije organized the Slaughter of the Knezes which saw notable Serbs murdered throughout the province, with the participation of innkeepers. The Orašac Assembly was held on 14 February 1804, proclaiming the start of uprising. Immediately, rebels set out to burn down inns, kill Dahije followers and gather armed men.

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