The fortified city of Senglea which was later built around the fort is still known locally as l-Isla.
Sallying with about a hundred cavalry from Mdina, he led a surprise cavalry charge against the poorly guarded Turkish camp on August 7th, while the main Turkish force was engaged in an assault on Birgu and Senglea.
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Msida and Senglea were promoted from Maltese Second Division.