In the fall of 1825 Karvasaras was the site of a bloody battle between the army of the Greek revolutionary leader Georgios Karaiskakis and the garrison left by Reşid Mehmed Pasha, also known as Kütahı, who was involved in the siege of Missolonghi. Karaiskakis’ goal was to assist the defenders of the city by regular attacks on the Ottoman supply lines. The battle was ferocious and resulted in Greek victory. Several Ottoman soldiers and horsemen lost their lives (numbers range from 60 to 300) but what was even more devastating was the loss of countless weapons, camels, and mules, as well as 500,000 piastres that were destined for the payment of the Ottoman army around Missolonghi.