Anzavur's contributions to the fight were negligible, as he suffered a broken leg in a week of fighting with locals and nationalist forces.[1] His forces continued to fight a while longer but were forced to retreat by the end of June.[12] Anzavur faded into obscurity for about a year, until he began recruiting again.[12] In May 1921, a group of pro-Nationalist paramilitary leaders found out about Anzavur's movements.[13] The leader of the paramilitary groups was Arnavud Rahman.[14] Rahman and his men ambushed and killed Ahmet Anzavur outside of Karabiga.[14]