[12] This arrangement, made after the death of Alexander Komnenos Asen in 1371, also ensured Balsha's support against mutual enemies like Marko.
Thopia's invitation was accepted and Hayreddin Pasha[19] brought his forces from the region of Ohrid (modern-day Macedonia)[20] to Saurian field, near Lushnjë.
[22] According to Mavro Orbini, Balsha II rounded up 1,000 men in Durrës and, ignoring the advice of his nobles, headed out to take on the Ottoman raiders.
[27] Another person mentioned only by Orbini is Balsha's voivode Đurađ Krvavčić, described as a brave warrior who also died in this battle.
[34] The important result of this battle was the influx of Albanians into Ottoman forces who remained a significant source of its strength during the next 527 years.