Statements (137)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:church
gptkb:Monarch gptkb:Sultan |
| gptkbp:aftermath |
loss of territory
Decline of Byzantine power in Anatolia Increased Turkish raids into Byzantine territory Byzantine territorial losses Decline of Byzantine power in the region Turkish settlement in Anatolia gained control over eastern Anatolia |
| gptkbp:artistic_legacy |
seen as a tragic figure
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| gptkbp:casualties |
High for both sides
high on both sides High for the Byzantine forces Lower for the Seljuk Turks |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Seljuk_Turks
gptkb:Monarch |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Romanos_IV_Diogenes
gptkb:Alp_Arslan Alp Arslan's leadership praised |
| gptkbp:community_impact |
increased interest in the East
rise of Turkish power |
| gptkbp:conflict |
Decisive victory for Seljuks
decisive victory for Seljuks |
| gptkbp:consequences |
gptkb:Rise_of_the_Sultanate_of_Rum
Loss of Byzantine territories weakened Byzantine authority |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Inspiration for literature and art
inspired literature and art Shift in demographics in Anatolia |
| gptkbp:cultural_practices |
between East and West
between Byzantines and Turks |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Symbol of Turkish identity
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| gptkbp:date |
1071
August 26, 1071 |
| gptkbp:ecumenical_relations |
military reforms
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| gptkbp:enemy |
gptkb:Seljuk_Turks
gptkb:Monarch |
| gptkbp:fighting_style |
open field battle
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| gptkbp:fought_in |
gptkb:Anatolia
Territorial control August 26, 1071 1071 and 1072 Byzantine and Seljuk forces |
| gptkbp:has_ability |
difficult terrain
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| gptkbp:has_ahistory_of |
celebrated as a hero
victorious |
| gptkbp:has_expansion |
accelerated after the battle
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| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
examined in military history studies
Examined by historians for military tactics |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
evolved over time
varied among historians Byzantine-Seljuk conflicts part of the larger conflict between East and West. prelude to the Crusades |
| gptkbp:historical_debate |
over causes of defeat
|
| gptkbp:historical_event |
commemorated in various forms
Significant battle in 1071 preceded by Byzantine defeats |
| gptkbp:historical_figure |
gptkb:Romanos_IV_Diogenes
gptkb:Alp_Arslan varied interpretations Alp Arslan and Romanos IV |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Shift in power dynamics in the region
Shifted the balance of power in the region. Influenced Ottoman expansion later on Led to the eventual fall of the Byzantine Empire Led to the Crusades led to the First Crusade |
| gptkbp:historical_period |
gptkb:Middle_Ages
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Studied in military history courses
shifted balance of power in the region Turning point in Byzantine history pivotal moment in medieval history led to the establishment of Turkish states in Anatolia |
| gptkbp:historical_source |
various chronicles
chroniclers' accounts Various medieval historians |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Manzikert
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| gptkbp:influence |
inspired future military strategies
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
Later Crusades
|
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
Previous Byzantine defeats
|
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
various memorials established
|
| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:Alp_Arslan
criticized for poor decisions noted for decisiveness |
| gptkbp:legacy |
shift in power dynamics in the region
considered a turning point in history Influenced future conflicts in the region Influence on later military strategies Foundation for future Turkish states Influence on Turkish culture influenced Turkish identity |
| gptkbp:located_in |
gptkb:Eastern_Anatolia
near Lake Van |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Manzikert
Manzikert, Turkey |
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Defensive formations
cavalry and infantry direct assault use of ambush tactics Use of heavy cavalry heavy infantry formations |
| gptkbp:military_technology |
influenced future battles
use of cavalry |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
often debated by historians
|
| gptkbp:notable_allies |
Turkic tribes
limited support formed before the battle Byzantine alliances with local powers |
| gptkbp:occurs_in |
1071
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| gptkbp:outcome |
Byzantine defeat
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Byzantine-Seljuk_Wars
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| gptkbp:primary_source |
gptkb:Chronicles_of_Michael_Attaliates
gptkb:Chronicles_of_Michael_the_Syrian gptkb:Anna_Komnene's_Alexiad historical analyses The History of the Byzantine Empire by Anna Komnene |
| gptkbp:reign_end |
captured after the battle
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| gptkbp:related_event |
Battle of Manzikert (1071)
|
| gptkbp:result |
Seljuk victory
decisive Seljuk victory |
| gptkbp:significance |
Marked the beginning of Turkish ascendancy in Anatolia
marked the decline of Byzantine power |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of Anatolia
control of Anatolia |
| gptkbp:tactics |
gptkb:cavalry_charges
Flanking maneuvers flanking maneuvers Surprise attacks encirclement hit-and-run maneuvers roots traced back to this battle |
| gptkbp:was_a_patron_of |
gptkb:Romanos_IV_Diogenes
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| gptkbp:year |
1071
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