Battle of Manzikert
The decisive defeat of the Byzantine army at the Battle of Manzikert undermines Byzantine control of Anatolia and Armenia and allows for the gradual Turkification of Anatolia
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1071 in Turkey
Explore 13 historical events and records for Turkey in 1071.
Historical records for Turkey in 1071
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August
Battle of Manzikert
Victory at the Battle of Manzikert cuts off pilgrim routes to Jerusalem, prompts the 1st Crusade
Battle of Manzikert
Victory at the Battle of Manzikert enables the Turks to consolidate control of the central Anatolian plateau
Battle of Manzikert
Victory at the Battle of Manzikert opens up Asia Minor to the Turks
Battle of Manzikert
Victory at the Battle of Manzikert over the Byzantine Emperor Romanus IV who is captured
Rule of Anatolia
The decisive defeat of the Byzantine army at the Battle of Manzikert undermines Byzantine control of Anatolia and Armenia and allows for the gradual Turkification of Anatolia
Rule of Armenia
The decisive defeat of the Byzantine army at the Battle of Manzikert undermines Byzantine control of Anatolia and Armenia and allows for the gradual Turkification of Anatolia
Other events (month unknown)
Arrest of Romanus IV
Romanus IV is freed after peace terms are agreed
Arrest of Romanus IV
Sultan Arslan of the Seljuk Turks defeats Byzantine Emperor Romanus IV who is captured
Capture of Anatolia
Establishes a Seljuk state as part of the Seljuk Empire. Defeats the Byzantine Emperor
Peace
Romanus IV is freed after peace terms are agreed
Rule of Anatolia
Establishes a Seljuk state as part of the Seljuk Empire
Seljuk State
Establishes a Seljuk state as part of the Seljuk Empire
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