[12][13] The founder, Vuk[13] was a prominent military commander under Emperor Dušan the Mighty of Serbia (r. 1331–1359) who took part in the conquests of southern Balkans.

[14][15] Vlatko Vuković, the son of Vuk, brought the family to prominence after taking part in battles against the Ottomans.

Bosnian contingent under Vlatko was positioned at the left flank from the Serbian army led by Prince Lazar of Serbia.

[20] In the valley of Šćepan Polje, below the Soko fort ruins, also foundation remains of the small church of Saint Stephen have been found but the results of archaeological research have never been published, however, it is believed to be endowment of Sandalj Hranić.

[21] Catholics from the region often visit Katarina Kosača's tomb in the Roman church of Santa Maria in Aracoeli.

The mausoleum in memory of Princess Katherine Kotromanić, referred in Turkish sources as the "Tahiri-hanuma", was built by Isa beg Ishaković, a member of the Kosaca Ottoman branch.