Battle of Petra

Not to be confused with Battle of Peta.
For the sieges, see Siege of Petra.
Battle of Petra
Part of the Greek War of Independence
Date12 September 1829
Location
Petra, Sanjak of Eğriboz, Ottoman Empire (now Boeotia, Greece)
38°22.267′N 23°3.45′E / 38.371117°N 23.05750°E / 38.371117; 23.05750
Result
  • Greek victory
Belligerents
Greece First Hellenic Republic Ottoman Empire Ottoman Empire
Commanders and leaders
Demetrios Ypsilantis
Georgios Dyovouniotis
Nikolaos Kriezotis		 Aslan Bey Surrendered
Osman Aga
Strength
3,000 (divided into 4 battalions) 7,000 infantry, cavalry, artillery
Casualties and losses
3 dead
12 wounded		 ~100 dead

The Battle of Petra was the final battle fought in the Greek War of Independence.

  1. ^ History of Greek Nation, volume 12, p. 533, Ekdotiki Athenon