After the Battle of Manzikert, Romanos IV was taken as what?
A captive
An advisor
A slave
A hero
Answer
A captive, Romanos IV was taken after the disastrous Battle of Manzikert in 1071, a clash between the Byzantine Empire and the Seljuk Turks. This decisive defeat marked a turning point in Byzantine history, as the Seljuks captured large territories in Anatolia, weakening the empire's defenses and signaling the beginning of the decline of Byzantine power in the region.
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