or Noc Mark Deda is an Albanian patriot who attained legendary status for his heroic resistance against Turkish and Serb invading forces, according to local lore.
In 1908, following the Young Turks' ascent to power in Albania, they conducted thorough searches for arms in Albanian homes.
As news of the conflict spread, other Albanians joined the fray, and the battle extended to the "Lisi i Lekes" region.
[2] Assisted by Koc Marku and Mehmet Doci, Gega escaped his besieged home and crossed the Drin River at Toplana.
In subsequent clashes, Gega and his compatriots, including Gjelosh Kecani, the Koliku and Mehil Brothers, Tom Karoli, and Koc Marku, successfully repelled Turkish forces from Qyqesh heading towards Berishe.