The Ottoman Empire was in control of most of Greece around this time. There were several attempted revolts against the empire by the Greek people. In 1814, an organization called the Filiki Eterna was created with the goal of liberating Greece. They've planed revolts against the Empire, the first of them on 3/6/1821. The events of this group urged a group of strong, independant warriors called the Maniots to declare war on the Ottomans.