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The Battle of Manzikert 1071: Clash of Empires and Shifting Surges
Battle of Manzikert 1071 On this day, August 26, 1071, the Battle of Manzikert or Malazgirt fought between the Byzantine Empire and Seljuk Empire in the plains of Malazgirt. The stands as a pivotal moment in the history for both Byzantines and Seljuk Turks which marking a significant turning point in the power dynamics of the medieval world. This battle h…
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Shams al-Din Juvayni: A skillful political and military leader
Shams al-Din Juvayni, a Persian scholar and statesman famously known as Jovayni, was a descendant of the Juvayni family. He had a significant role in the politics of the early Ilkhanate, acting as Sahib-i Divan (vizier and minister of finance) during four Mongol Ilkhans, including Arghun Khan, Hulagu Khan, Abaqa, and Tekuder. When Arghun accused Shams al-…
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The Death of Great Seljuk Sultan Alp Arslan and the Battle of Manzikert/Malazgirt in 1071 CE
In 1063 CE, Alp Arslan became sultan on the death of his uncle Tughril Bey. Soon after, in 1064, he added Armenia and Georgia to his rule. Being a new Sultan, Alp Arslan faced many internal oppositions. Kutulmish, the cousin of his father, carried Khurasan into revolt in 1064, and also his real brother, Kawurd (founder of the Kirman dynasty), rebelled twice…
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