Who betrayed Romanos IV while he was captive?
Doukas family
Komnenos family
Palaiologos family
Angelos family
Answer
Doukas family, an influential Byzantine noble family, played a pivotal role in the downfall of Emperor Romanos IV Diogenes. While Romanos IV was held captive by the Seljuk Turks after his defeat at the Battle of Manzikert in 1071, the Doukas family seized power in Constantinople, effectively betraying the emperor.
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