Towards the end of his reign, where did Manuel suffer a serious defeat?
Myriokephalon
Sicily
Cyprus
Jerusalem
Answer
At Myriokephalon, Manuel I Komnenos, the Byzantine Emperor, faced a crushing defeat towards the end of his rule. The Seljuk Turks, led by Sultan Kilij Arslan II, dealt a severe blow to the Byzantine army in 1176. This loss not only weakened the Byzantine Empire's military strength but also marked a significant turning point, as it eroded their dominance in Asia Minor and accelerated the decline of Byzantine power.
Ruling the Byzantine Empire: The Legacy of Manuel I Komnenos
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