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Towards the end of his reign, whom did Andronikos II seek help from against Ottoman encroachment?

  • The Pope

  • The Mongols

  • The Latin powers

  • The Rus

Answer

In response to Ottoman encroachment upon Byzantine territories during the late stages of his rule, Andronikos II sought assistance from the Latin powers. This decision was driven by the urgent need for military support against the encroaching Ottoman forces, which posed a significant threat to Byzantine sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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