through defenses Gradaščević had set up on his flank and joined the fighting. Overwhelmed by the unexpected attack from behind, the rebel army was forced to retreat into the city of Sarajevo itself. It was decided that further military resistance would be futile. Gradaščević fled to Gradačac as the imperial army entered the city on 5 June and prepared to march on Travnik. Upon realizing the difficulties that his home and family would experience if he stayed there, Gradaščević decided to leave Gradačac and continue on to Austrian lands instead. See also Herzegovina Uprising (disambiguation) Rebellions in Bosnia and Herzegovina Footnotes References Books Journals Rebellions in Bosnia and Herzegovina 19th century in Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosniak history Rebellions against the Ottoman Empire 1830s in the Ottoman Empire Conflicts in 1831 Conflicts in 1832