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Battle of Manzikert (1054)
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The Battle of Manzikert in 1054 was a successful defense of the city of Manzikert by Byzantine
forces under Basil Apocapes against the Seljuk Turks led by Toğrül
. Seventeen years later, the Turks would experience greater success
against Romanus Diogenes under Alp Arslan
at the same place.
Byzantine Empire
The Byzantine Empire was the Eastern Roman Empire during the periods of Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages, centred on the capital of Constantinople. Known simply as the Roman Empire or Romania to its inhabitants and neighbours, the Empire was the direct continuation of the Ancient Roman State...
forces under Basil Apocapes against the Seljuk Turks led by Toğrül
Togrül
Tughril, Toghril or Tugrul was the second ruler of the Seljuq dynasty...
. Seventeen years later, the Turks would experience greater success
Battle of Manzikert
The Battle of Manzikert , was fought between the Byzantine Empire and Seljuq Turks led by Alp Arslan on August 26, 1071 near Manzikert...
against Romanus Diogenes under Alp Arslan
Alp Arslan
Alp Arslan was the third sultan of the Seljuq dynasty and great-grandson of Seljuk, the eponymous founder of the dynasty...
at the same place.