Grahovo (Serbian Cyrillic: ÃÂÃÂðàþòþ, ) is a historical settlement in the Nikà ¡iàMunicipality of northwestern Montenegro. It is located in the historical region of Grahovo.
In 1614, Mariano Bolizza wrote that Grahovo was situated in a beautiful plain, and commanded by Mile Perin. The settlement had 90 houses, out of which 70 were Orthodox Christian, and 20 were Turkish (Muslim). The town had 200 men in arms.
On the 26th of August, 1836, After the rise of Petar II PetroviÃÂ-Njegoà ¡ to power in the Prince-Bishopric of Montenegro, members of Grahovo tribe, led by vojvoda Jakov Dakoviàrefused to pay haraç to the Ottoman authorities and joined the rest of Montenegrins in guerrilla warfare in Ottoman-controlled Herzegovina, expressing the desire to unite with Montenegro. In response, Ali Pasha RizvanbegoviÃÂ, vizier of Herzegovina, attacked Grahovo in 1836 and occupied the town.
Four years after the Montenegrin defeat at Grahovo, seeking revenge for the death of his brother, Njegoà ¡ plotted the assassination of Smail-aga with the assistance of the local Christians from Herzegovina who lived on the territory under Smail-aga's control. Njegoà ¡ ordered a Montenegrin tribal leader, Novica CeroviÃÂ, to ambush Smail-aga ÃÂengiÃÂ, the Ottoman commander who was responsible for killing Njegoà ¡'s brother Joko.
In late September 1840, Montenegrins attracted ÃÂengiàand his army deep into their territory, organized an ambush and murdered them by attacking their camp during the night. The assault occurred in the village of MljetiÃÂak, north of Nikà ¡iÃÂ. In the ensuing clash, Smail-aga was shot and killed, after which his severed head was brought to Cetinje. As a sign of his gratitude, Njegoà ¡ made Ceroviàa senator.
The town of Grahovo, although fairly small received many high positions in the Montenegrin Government, For example, Most Montenegrin Kings were titled as the "Grand Prince of Grahovo".
The title "Grand Duke of Grahovo", which refers to this settlement, is an honorary title held by the titular rulers of Montenegro, currently held by Boris, Hereditary Prince of Montenegro.
The holders of the title included: