[6][7][8] During the massacres, he reportedly stated, "not finding any rebellion we cleared the country so none should occur in the future.

[10] His failure to emplace key artillery hindered the forces under his command and led to their defeat at Kumanovo.

[13] Zeki Pasha established a strong defensive position on the Oblakovo heights northwest of Monastir prior to the battle.

[14] On 21 November 1914, he was assigned the Ottoman liaison officer to Kaiser Wilhelm II and was sent to German Empire.

After the armistice, he returned to Constantinople and served as the Ottoman Chief of General Staff between 23 October 1920 and 1 November 1922.