This battle, in which the Byzantine army was defeated and the emperor was taken captive, is regarded as an important turning point in the opening of Anatolia to Turkish settlement.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Battle of Manzikert?
- In the year 1071, near Manzikert in eastern Anatolia, the army under the command of the Great Seljuk Sultan Alp Arslan faced the forces of the Byzantine Emperor Romanos Diogenes.
- When did Battle of Manzikert happen?
- 1071 CE