Brankovići (Rogatica)

The Brankovići of Rogatica were a branch of the larger Branković family, a prominent Serbian noble family during the late medieval period. Unlike the main branch of the family which rose to prominence in the Despotate of Serbia, this specific branch held lands and influence primarily in the Rogatica region, located within present-day Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Historical records regarding this specific branch are less extensive than those documenting the Branković Despots. Their exact genealogy and connection to the main Branković line require further research and are subject to scholarly debate. It is believed that they were likely lesser nobles or vassals who held land under the authority of either the Bosnian Kingdom or the Ottoman Empire, depending on the period.

The term "Brankovići (Rogatica)" is often used to differentiate this local branch from the more well-known and powerful Branković Despots. The suffix "(Rogatica)" serves to geographically locate their sphere of influence. Understanding their role requires considering the complex political landscape of the region during the late medieval and early Ottoman periods, characterized by shifting allegiances and conflicts between various local lords and larger empires.