Battle of Manzikert
The Battle of Manzikert (Turkish Malazgirt Sava??) occurred on August 26, 1071 between the Byzantine Empire and Seljuk Turkish forces led by Alp Arslan, resulting in the defeat of the Byzantine Empire and the capture of Emperor Romanus IV Diogenes.
Sources
- John Haldon, "The Byzantine Wars."
- Warren Treadgold, "A History of the Byzantine State and Society."
- Runciman, "History of the Crusades" (Volume One)
~ Table of Content ~
| ► | Introduction |
| ► | Background |
| ► | Preparations |
| ► | The battle |
| ► | Outcome |
| ► | Sources |
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