Which battle did Alexios I fight against the Normans in 1081?
Battle of Dyrrhachium
Battle of Manzikert
Battle of Myriokephalon
Battle of Antioch
Answer
The Battle of Dyrrhachium, fought in 1081, was a significant conflict between the Byzantine Empire under Alexios I Komnenos and the Norman forces led by Robert Guiscard. The battle was a decisive victory for the Byzantines, halting the Norman advance into the Balkans and preserving the empire's control over the region.
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