What year did the Battle of Manzikert occur in?
1068
1071
1070
1069
Answer
In 1071, the Byzantine Empire suffered a catastrophic defeat at the Battle of Manzikert against the Seljuk Turks, signaling the decline of Byzantine power in Anatolia. This pivotal clash marked the beginning of Turkish control over much of Asia Minor and paved the way for the establishment of the Seljuk Sultanate of Rum, fundamentally altering the region's political landscape.
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