 Despotate of Arta (1358–1416) was a Despotate, ruled by Albanian chieftains of Epirus.It was created after the defeat of Nikephoros II Orsini in 1358 and ceased to exist in 1416.After the death of Peter Losha in 1374, the Albanian despotates of Arta and Angelocastron were united under the rule of Despot Gjin Bua Shpata.