What was Alexios I's main strategy to deal with the Seljuq Turks?
Alliances with Western powers
Direct confrontation
Appeasement
Isolation
Answer
Alliances with Western powers were Alexios I's primary strategy for countering the Seljuq Turks. He sought support from the Pope and other European leaders, offering concessions and promises of financial rewards in exchange for military assistance. These alliances helped bolster the Byzantine Empire's defenses and provided a buffer against the Turkish threat.
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