In the wake of this battle, one side held a council at which it was decided to murder Yakub Celebi, so that his brother could ascend the throne.
In the wake of this battle, one side held a council at which it was decided to murder Yakub Celebi, so that his brother could ascend the throne. An account of this battle by Constantine the Philosopher claims that wooden icons of Rachel wept in its aftermath. The leader of one side was attempting to defend the area he inherited after the death of an ineffective ruler called Uros the Weak. Another source congratulates King Tvrtko I for success at this battle, which occurred on St. Vitus Day. One side attempted to protect the mineral deposits at Novo Brdo, while the other tried to capitalize on its previous victory at Marica River. A mythical figure reputed to be the son of a dragon, Milos Obilic, reportedly avenged the decapitation of Prince Lazar by stabbingMurad I at this battle. For 10 points, name this 1389 battle which saw the Ottoman army invade a field in Serbia.
In the wake of this battle, one side held a council at which it was decided to murder Yakub Celebi, so that his brother could ascend the throne.
Battle of Kosovo [or Kosovo Polje; or the  Field of Blackbirds]