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The Battle of Manzikert in 1071 was a decisive conflict between the Byzantine Empire and Seljuk Turks that resulted in a devastating Byzantine defeat. This battle marked the beginning of Turkish migration into Anatolia and severely weakened Byzantine authority in the region, ultimately accelerating the empire's decline and setting the stage for the later Ottoman conquest of what would become Turkey.
What If the Battle of Manzikert Had a Different Outcome?
Exploring how world history would have unfolded if the Byzantine Empire had defeated the Seljuk Turks at Manzikert in 1071, maintaining control of Anatolia and potentially altering the course of both European and Middle Eastern history.