Battle of Myriokephalon
1176 battle between the Byzantine Empire and the Seljuk Turks / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Battle of Myriokephalon?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
The Battle of Myriokephalon (also known as the Battle of Myriocephalum, Greek: Μάχη του Μυριοκέφαλου, Turkish: Miryokefalon Savaşı or Düzbel Muharebesi) was a battle between the Byzantine Empire and the Seljuk Turks in the mountains west of Iconium (Konya) in southwestern Turkey on 17 September 1176. The battle was a strategic reverse for the Byzantine forces, who were ambushed when moving through a mountain pass.
Quick Facts Date, Location ...
Battle of Myriokephalon | |||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Part of the Byzantine–Seljuq Wars | |||||||
This image by Gustave Doré shows the Turkish ambush at the pass of Myriokephalon. | |||||||
| |||||||
Belligerents | |||||||
Byzantine Empire Hungary Principality of Antioch Principality of Serbia | Sultanate of Rum | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Kilij Arslan II | |||||||
Strength | |||||||
25,000–40,000[2][3] | Unknown (likely smaller) | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
Approx. 1⁄4 of the army[4] or half of those troops who were directly attacked (left and right wings only),[5] possibly heavy[6][7] | Unknown | ||||||
Close
It was to be the final, unsuccessful effort by the Byzantines to recover the interior of Anatolia from the Seljuk Turks.