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Nikephoros II focused his military campaigns primarily towards which direction?

  • West

  • North

  • East

  • South

Answer

Facing external threats, Nikephoros II, the Byzantine Emperor, concentrated his military efforts on the eastern frontier. He sought to fortify and safeguard the Byzantine Empire against relentless assaults from Arab forces and other Muslim powers in the region. By prioritizing the eastern campaigns, Nikephoros aimed to secure the borders, protect Byzantine territories, and maintain the empire's strength against its eastern adversaries.
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