The first of these expeditions was sent Sending in 1452 under the dual-command of Hamza Pasha and Tahip Pasha , with an army of approximately 25,000 men .

As soon as the Ottoman army was split Destroying into two separate forces , Skanderbeg attacked Attack and defeated Conquering both Hamza and Tahip .

Tahip was killed Killing in battle Hostile_encounter whereas Hamza was captured Conquering and ransomed Commerce_pay for 13,000 ducats along with his staff .