The Vladaya Uprising

The Vladaya Uprising is also known in historical writing as the Soldiers' Uprising. It broke out on 24 September 1918. Its organisers were formations that had deserted from the Bulgarian army, dissatisfied with the devastating defeat suffered on 18 September during the First World War (1918–1919). These units developed the idea of marching on Sofia to overthrow the government. In response, Tsar Ferdinand released Aleksandar Stamboliyski and Rayko Daskalov from prison, believing they would be able to suppress the rebellion. Instead, Daskalov took command of the uprising, and Stamboliyski soon joined them. On 8 September, the village of Knyazhevo was captured in fighting, while other rebel detachments reached Gorna Banya and Boyana. On 30 September, the government organised a counteroffensive and defeated the insurgents.

The uprising ended in failure and loss of life.