Battle fought by Tanyo Stoyanov

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Battle fought by Tanyo Stoyanov

Year: 1876
Location: Kerchan Bair
Period: Ottoman rule

Tanyo Stoyanov's band fought near Ayazlar village. After shaking off their pursuers, the men took up a position on Kerchan Bair, where the battle continued. They tried unsuccessfully to escape during the night.

A Turkish pursuit detachment attacked the band. Its commander was killed in the ensuing hand-to-hand fighting.