1285 capture of the Byzantine fort of Kulaca by the Ottoman Empire
Siege of Kulacahisar |
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Part of the Ottoman-Byzantine Wars |
Date | 1285 |
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Location | |
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Result |
Kayi victory |
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Territorial changes |
- The Kayi Tribe captures Kulucahisar Castle from the Byzantines
- Foundation of the Ottoman Beylik
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Belligerents |
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Kayi tribe |
Byzantium |
Commanders and leaders |
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Osman Gazi, Turgut Alp, Konur Alp, Akçakoca and Abdurrahman Gazi |
Aya Nikola |
Strength |
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300 gazis[1] |
1,000[2] |
The Siege of Kulacahisar or Raid of Kulacahisar was a battle fought between the Byzantines and the Turks under the command of Osman Gazi in 1285 for control of Fort Kulaca.[3][4]