The Berkovitsa rebellion or Mancho's rebellion (Bulgarian: Манчова буна, Манчова размирица) broke out in the Berkovitsa (Turkish: Berkofce) nahiya, part of the Ottoman Empire, on 7 May 1836. It was led by Mancho Punin. That year there were also rebellions in nearby Pirot and in Belogradchik.
| Berkovitsa rebellion |
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| Part of the Bulgarian-Ottoman Wars |
| Date | 1836 |
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| Result |
Partial rebel victory[a] |
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| Belligerents |
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Bulgarian rebels |
Ottoman Empire |
| Commanders and leaders |
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Mancho Punin |
Şerif Mehmed |
| Strength |
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4,000 |
Unknown |
| Casualties and losses |
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Heavy |
Heavy |