 As a result, local Greek traditions in Epirus since the late 18th century mention frequent raids and looting by "Turko-Albanians" or "Albanian" bands.This kind of activity was connected with the depopulation of settlements.Later, during the Greek War of Independence (1821-1830) reference to "Turco-Albanians" is made for those Muslim Albanians that fought in the Ottoman side against the Greek revolutionaries.