Aganlija

Aganlija was a Bosnian-born Ottoman admiral and privateer, also known as Arnaut Ali. He lived during the 16th century and served in the Ottoman navy. His naval career included participation in several significant battles, including the Battle of Lepanto in 1571, where he commanded a squadron on the Ottoman left flank. After Lepanto, he played a role in rebuilding the Ottoman fleet. Accounts of his background and motivations vary, and details about his early life are sometimes contradictory. His name is associated with a period of intense naval rivalry between the Ottoman Empire and European powers in the Mediterranean.