He is remembered mainly for his participation in the Albanian Revolt of 1845, and as a wise old man who helped resolve blood feuds in the area.

[1] Alia was born in 1805 in Bujan, Ottoman Empire, in present day Tropojë municipality of Albania.

[6] His name is mentioned again during the Revolts of 1860, and specifically as a participant of the League of Prizren sessions, though at an old age.

Another note, Mic Sokoli, a People's Hero of Albania was Alia's nephew.

People from around the highland came to his oda to discuss and receive advice conforming to the Kanun law.