Religion and Language
The religion of the Albanian nobility depended on the religion of their lords, or the power that could threaten their political existence. Until the end of 14th century the Albanian nobility were Christians (Orthodox or Catholic). After the Battle of Savra in 1385 most of the local Albanian nobility became vassals of the Ottoman Empire and began converting to Islam. In the end of 17th century the Albanian nobility was totally islamized.
The official language of correspondence in the Medieval principalities in Albania controlled by local nobility were Greek, Latin or Slavic.
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