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==History==
==History==
Triepshi was first mentioned in 1485 in an [[Ottoman Empire|Ottoman]] register of the [[Sanjak of Scutari]].<ref name="Robert Elsie page 59">{{cite book|title=The Tribes of Albania,:History, Society and Culture|publisher=Robert Elsie|pages=59|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=-EzWCQAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover&dq=tribes+of+albania&hl=sv&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj52MmczrnPAhWJliwKHQ3lDG4Q6AEIHDAA#v=onepage&q=tribes%20of%20albania&f=false}}</ref> Triepshi is remembered for its resistance to [[Ottoman Empire|Ottoman]] incursions in the region, in particular in 1717 when they killed 62 Ottoman soldiers. Ottoman forces are said to have after this disaster left the region until 1862. At this time the Triepshi had good relations with [[Kuči]] tribe and the rulers of Malesia e madhe. The tribesmen often went to [[Cetinje]] to bring the heads of Ottomans that they have cut off in battles, and so to receive compensation and presents.<ref name="Robert Elsie page 64">{{cite book|title=The Tribes of Albania,:History, Society and Culture|publisher=Robert Elsie|pages=64|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=-EzWCQAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover&dq=tribes+of+albania&hl=sv&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj52MmczrnPAhWJliwKHQ3lDG4Q6AEIHDAA#v=onepage&q=tribes%20of%20albania&f=false}}</ref>
Triepshi was first mentioned in 1485 in an [[Ottoman Empire|Ottoman]] register of the [[Sanjak of Scutari]].<ref name="Robert Elsie page 59">{{cite book|title=The Tribes of Albania,:History, Society and Culture|publisher=Robert Elsie|pages=59|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=-EzWCQAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover&dq=tribes+of+albania&hl=sv&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj52MmczrnPAhWJliwKHQ3lDG4Q6AEIHDAA#v=onepage&q=tribes%20of%20albania&f=false}}</ref> Triepshi is remembered for its resistance to [[Ottoman Empire|Ottoman]] incursions in the region, in particular in 1717 when they killed 62 Ottoman soldiers. Ottoman forces are said to have after this disaster left the region until 1862. At this time the Triepshi had good relations with [[Kuči]] tribe and the [[Petrović-Njegoš dynasty]], the rulers of Montenegro. The tribesmen often went to [[Cetinje]] to bring the heads of Ottomans that they have cut off in battles, and so to receive compensation and presents.<ref name="Robert Elsie page 64">{{cite book|title=The Tribes of Albania,:History, Society and Culture|publisher=Robert Elsie|pages=64|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=-EzWCQAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover&dq=tribes+of+albania&hl=sv&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj52MmczrnPAhWJliwKHQ3lDG4Q6AEIHDAA#v=onepage&q=tribes%20of%20albania&f=false}}</ref>


Tripesh was annexed to [[Principality of Montenegro|Montenegro]] in 1878 at a time of the [[Congress of Berlin]], but the border remained vague for quite a while. Some of the Triepshi fled to Albania whereas some stayed in Montenegro.
Tripesh was annexed to [[Principality of Montenegro|Montenegro]] in 1878 at a time of the [[Congress of Berlin]], but the border remained vague for quite a while. Some of the Triepshi fled to [[Ottoman Albania]] whereas some stayed in Montenegro.<ref name="Robert Elsie page 64"/>


==Ethnography==
==Ethnography==
The Triepshi tribe derives its origin from a man called ''Keq Preka'' who fled to what is now [[Piperi (tribe)|Piperi]] territory in Montenegro. He had several sons, ''Lazar Keqi'', ''Ban Keqi'', ''Kaster Keqi'', ''Merkota Keqi'', ''Vas Keqi'' and ''Piper Keqi''. The second son, Ban Keqi, is considered to be direct ancestral father of the Triepshi tribe, whereas his brother Lazar Keqi was the ancestor father of the [[Hoti (tribe)|Hoti tribe]], which is thus related to Triepshi. Lazar Keqi settled in Trabojna and Ban Keqi settled in Muzheçk and was buried in Nikmarash. They derive from an Albanian man.
The Triepshi tribe derives its origin from a man called ''Keq Preka'' who fled to what is now [[Piperi (tribe)|Piperi]] territory in Montenegro and settled there either before the [[Ottoman Empire|Ottoman]] invasion or around 1520. He had several sons, ''Lazar Keqi'', ''Ban Keqi'', ''Kaster Keqi'', ''Merkota Keqi'', ''Vas Keqi'' and ''Piper Keqi''. The second son, Ban Keqi, is considered to be direct ancestral father of the Triepshi tribe, whereas his brother Lazar Keqi was the ancestor father of the [[Hoti (tribe)|Hoti tribe]], which is thus related to Triepshi. Lazar Keqi settled in Trabojna and Ban Keqi settled in Muzheçk and was buried in Nikmarash. Some members of the tribe derived their origins from [[Ivan Crnojević]], and the old families of Delaj claimed they steemed from [[Herzegovina]].<ref>{{cite book|title=The Tribes of Albania,:History, Society and Culture|publisher=Robert Elsie|pages=60|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=-EzWCQAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover&dq=tribes+of+albania&hl=sv&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj52MmczrnPAhWJliwKHQ3lDG4Q6AEIHDAA#v=onepage&q=tribes%20of%20albania&f=false}}</ref>


According to a priest asked by [[Johann Georg von Hahn]], the [[Hoti (tribe)|Hoti]] and Triepshi were [[Albanians]] because they spoke [[Albanian language|Albanian]] and were [[Catholics]].<ref>{{cite web|title=The founding of the Hoti and Triepshi tribes|url=http://www.albanianliterature.net/legends/legend_12.html|website=www.Albanianliterature.net|publisher=Robert Elsie}}</ref>
According to a priest asked by [[Johann Georg von Hahn]], the [[Hoti (tribe)|Hoti]] and Triepshi were [[Albanians]] because they spoke [[Albanian language|Albanian]] and were [[Catholics]].<ref>{{cite web|title=The founding of the Hoti and Triepshi tribes|url=http://www.albanianliterature.net/legends/legend_12.html|website=www.Albanianliterature.net|publisher=Robert Elsie}}</ref>
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==Geography==
==Geography==
The historical tribe of Triesh lies within [[Montenegro]], east of the capital [[Podgorica]], in the mountains bordering [[Albania]], back then it was Albania. It borders the tribes of [[Hoti (tribe)|Hoti]], [[Kelmendi (tribe)|Kelmend]], and [[Koja e Kuçit|Koja]].
The historical tribe of Triesh lies within [[Montenegro]], east of the capital [[Podgorica]], in the mountains bordering [[Albania]]. It borders the tribes of [[Hoti (tribe)|Hoti]], [[Kelmendi (tribe)|Kelmend]], and [[Koja e Kuçit|Koja]].


The settlements of Triesh are:
The settlements of Triesh are:

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42°26′N 19°27′E / 42.433°N 19.450°E / 42.433; 19.450 Triepshi is an historic Albanian tribe[1], whose name is synonymous with a region in Montenegro (Template:Lang-sq; Template:Lang-cnr) above the right northern bank of the Cem river near the Albanian border.

History

Triepshi was first mentioned in 1485 in an Ottoman register of the Sanjak of Scutari.[2] Triepshi is remembered for its resistance to Ottoman incursions in the region, in particular in 1717 when they killed 62 Ottoman soldiers. Ottoman forces are said to have after this disaster left the region until 1862. At this time the Triepshi had good relations with Kuči tribe and the Petrović-Njegoš dynasty, the rulers of Montenegro. The tribesmen often went to Cetinje to bring the heads of Ottomans that they have cut off in battles, and so to receive compensation and presents.[3]

Tripesh was annexed to Montenegro in 1878 at a time of the Congress of Berlin, but the border remained vague for quite a while. Some of the Triepshi fled to Ottoman Albania whereas some stayed in Montenegro.[3]

Ethnography

The Triepshi tribe derives its origin from a man called Keq Preka who fled to what is now Piperi territory in Montenegro and settled there either before the Ottoman invasion or around 1520. He had several sons, Lazar Keqi, Ban Keqi, Kaster Keqi, Merkota Keqi, Vas Keqi and Piper Keqi. The second son, Ban Keqi, is considered to be direct ancestral father of the Triepshi tribe, whereas his brother Lazar Keqi was the ancestor father of the Hoti tribe, which is thus related to Triepshi. Lazar Keqi settled in Trabojna and Ban Keqi settled in Muzheçk and was buried in Nikmarash. Some members of the tribe derived their origins from Ivan Crnojević, and the old families of Delaj claimed they steemed from Herzegovina.[4]

According to a priest asked by Johann Georg von Hahn, the Hoti and Triepshi were Albanians because they spoke Albanian and were Catholics.[5]

Historic Families

The noted families of Triesh as recorded by Emile Wiet, the French consul in Shkodër in 1866[2]

* Arapaj * Gjurashaj * Prënkoçaj
* Cacaj * Gjuravçaj * Ujkaj (bajraktar)
* Dedivanaj * Hasanaj * Vataj
* Dukaj * Lekaj
* Gashaj * Lekoçaj
* Gegaj * Lucaj (bajraktar)
* Gjeloshaj * Margilaj
* Gjekaj * Memçaj
* Gjokaj * Micakaj
* Gjolaj * Nikollaj
* Gjonlekaj * Nikprelaj
* Gjonaj * Palushaj

Geography

The historical tribe of Triesh lies within Montenegro, east of the capital Podgorica, in the mountains bordering Albania. It borders the tribes of Hoti, Kelmend, and Koja.

The settlements of Triesh are:

  • Nikmarash
  • Rudina
  • Muzheçk
  • Budëz
  • Poprat
  • Stjepo
  • Delaj
  • Bëkaj
  • Cem

Religion

The religion of the tribe was Catholic while the tribe had around 800 members at the end of the 18th century.[2]

References