Battle of Manzikert
battle between the Byzantine Empire and Seljuq Turks in 1071
The Battle of Manzikert, or Malazgirt (Turkish: Malazgirt Sav) was fought between the Byzantine Empire and then Seljuq Empire. The Seljuq forces attacked on August 26, 1071 near Manzikert, (modern Malazgirt, Turkey).[2] Its result was one of the most decisive defeats of the Byzantine Empire and the capture of the Byzantine Emperor Romanos IV Diogenes. The Battle of Manzikert played an important role in breaking the Byzantine resistance and preparing the way for the Turkish settlement in Anatolia.[3]
Battle of Manzikert | |||||||
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Part of the Byzantine-Seljuk wars | |||||||
In this 15th-century French miniature showing the Battle of Manzikert, the combatants are clad in Western NO MYS UNSHSBSBS of the time. | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Byzantine Empire | Seljuk Empire | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Romanus IV, Nikephoros Bryennios, Theodore Alyates, Andronikos Doukas | Alp Arslan | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
Up to 200,000[1] (More than half deserted) ~ 20,000 - 30,000 took part. | ~ 20,000 - 30,000 | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
Very high | Unknown |
References
- Haldon, John F. (2000). Byzantium: A History. Tempus Publishing Limited.
Other websites
- Battle of Manzikert: Military Disaster or Political Failure? Archived 2007-05-13 at the Wayback Machine By Paul Markham
- Debacle at Manzikert, 1071: Prelude to the Crusades Archived 2012-02-17 at the Wayback Machine, by Brian T. Carey (Issue 5 - January 2004)
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