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Did Belisarius's military career end on a high note despite his defeat at the Battle of Callinicum?

  • No, his career was ruined

  • Yes, he successfully repulsed a Hunnish incursion at Melantias

  • Yes, he became emperor after that battle

  • No, he was banished from the empire after that battle

Answer

Yes, despite the defeat at Callinicum, Belisarius's military career did not end on a low note. Specifically, he later successfully repulsed a Hunnish incursion at Melantias, proving his military prowess and ability to bounce back from setbacks.
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