Battle of Malazgirt

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Danishmendids
gptkb:Rise_of_the_Sultanate_of_Rum
gptkbp:aftermath Decline of Byzantine power in Anatolia
gptkbp:casualties High for Byzantines
Lower for Seljuks
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Seljuk_Turks
gptkb:Monarch
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Romanos_IV_Diogenes
gptkb:Alp_Arslan
gptkbp:community_impact Shift in power dynamics in the region
gptkbp:cultural_impact Rise of Turkish culture in Anatolia
gptkbp:cultural_references Featured in literature and art
gptkbp:date August 26, 1071
gptkbp:fought_in August 26
Eastern Roman Empire and Seljuk Empire
gptkbp:has_ahistory_of Gained fame and respect
gptkbp:historical_analysis Examined by military historians
gptkbp:historical_context Debated by historians
Part of the Byzantine-Seljuk Wars
Followed by Seljuk consolidation of power
Preceded by Byzantine territorial expansion
gptkbp:historical_debate Ongoing discussions among scholars
gptkbp:historical_event Commemorated in Turkish history
gptkbp:historical_figure Varied perspectives
gptkbp:historical_impact Loss of territory
Expansion into Anatolia
gptkbp:historical_period 11th century
gptkbp:historical_significance Marked the beginning of Turkish dominance in Anatolia
Considered a turning point in medieval history.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Malazgirt
gptkbp:influenced Ottoman Empire's rise
gptkbp:involved_forces Heavy cavalry
Infantry units
gptkbp:leadership Questioned after defeat
Praised for victory
gptkbp:legacy Influence on Turkish identity
Influenced future conflicts in the region
gptkbp:located_in Near Lake Van
gptkbp:location Malazgirt, Turkey
gptkbp:military_strategy Flanking maneuvers
Aggressive tactics
Defensive formations
Attempted to negotiate
gptkbp:military_technology Use of archers and cavalry
gptkbp:narrative_style Chronicled by various historians
gptkbp:notable_allies Limited support
Strong coalition
gptkbp:notable_battle Set precedent for future conflicts
gptkbp:outcome Capture of Romanos IV
gptkbp:primary_source gptkb:Chronicles_of_Michael_the_Syrian
The History of the Byzantine Empire by Anna Komnene
gptkbp:reign_end Captured and later released
gptkbp:result Seljuk victory
gptkbp:significance Opened Anatolia to Turkish settlement
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of trade routes
gptkbp:tactics Surprise attack
Encirclement of Byzantine forces