Ali Pasha, surnamed Arslan, also known as the Lion of Janina. Referred to as the 'Mohammedan Bonaparte'. (c.1741-1822). Portrait. Born in Tepeleni, Albania. A former brigand, he maintained a court and negotiated with both Great Britain and France. Deposed and put to death. Image taken from The Life of Ali Pasha, of Tepeleni, Vizier of Epirus: surnamed Aslan, or the Lion. With a portrait.. Originally published in Thomas Tegg London, 1837.