The Battle of Gravia took place on May 8, 1821, during the early stages of the Greek War of Independence. This conflict was fought between Greek revolutionaries and the Ottoman Empire, which had controlled Greece for centuries. The battle occurred near the village of Gravia, where Greek forces, led by Odysseas Androutsos, successfully defended against a larger Ottoman army. The Greek victory at Gravia was significant as it boosted morale among the revolutionaries and demonstrated their ability to resist Ottoman forces. This battle was part of a larger struggle for Greek independence, which ultimately led to the establishment of the modern state of Greece.