On this day in 1071, the “Battle Of Manzikert” was fought in which the Byzantine emperor Romanus IV Diogenes was defeate…
On this day in 1071, the “Battle Of Manzikert” was fought in which the Byzantine emperor Romanus IV Diogenes was defeated by Seljuk Turks who were led by Sultan Alp-Arslan. The battle was a watershed moment in history of this region. Manzikert is known as the war that opened the doors of Anatolia for the … Read more