Ali Pasha, also known as Ali Pasha of Janina, was an influential Ottoman governor and military leader in the early 19th century. Born in 1741 in the region of Epirus, he rose to power in the Ottoman Empire and became the ruler of Ioannina, where he established a semi-autonomous state. His leadership was marked by both military prowess and political cunning. Ali Pasha is often remembered for his efforts to modernize his territory and for his conflicts with the central Ottoman authority. His reign ended in 1822 when he was defeated and killed by Ottoman forces, marking a significant moment in the decline of the Ottoman Empire.