Battle of Manzikert 1071 - Byzantine - Seljuq Wars Documentary

The Battle of Manzikert (Malazgirt, Manavazkert) of 1071 was fought between the Byzantine Empire and the new nomadic conquerors from Central Asia - the Seljuk Sultanate. This battle was decisive in changing the ethnic and the religious outlook of Anatolia, and probably was the reason Crusades from Western Europe began.


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Machinimas made on the Total War: Attila engine

Songs used:

[fatihcnl]

A soldier approached Alp Arslan and said, "A great enemy army is approaching us." Arslan returned to him and said, "We are also approaching them."

[TechnologicZb]

A critical battle that opened the gates of Anatolia to the Turks. Thank you as always for the hard work you put into these videos.

[JonatasMonte]

I can only imagine the lives of those living in those cities constantly shifting borders. "Hey who's in charge today?"

[gigin]

Seljuks: Wins the war
New land unlocked: Anatolia

[HistoryTime]

This battle and the civil war that followed it are some of the most interesting times in all of history. Great video. For anyone interested, The Alexiad by Anna Comnena is a fantastic source for the aftermath of this battle. It's the only recorded instance of a princess writing a history about her own father, the emperor Alexius Komnenus.

[ondergun]

One of the most important battles in history, Manzikert, has been made twice by Kings&Generals. This video way a lot better than the previous Manzikert video. Excellent job guys, as a history lover, I am really grateful

[binyelaiyel]

Alp Arslan means "Heroic Lion" in Turkish.

[robertcolbourne]

1071 and 1066 two battles 5 yrs apart shaped the world as we know it .

[firatsanliturk]

No matter how mighty your forces may be, loyalty still counts and information is everything! Very good presentation. This is how history should be taught at schools. Thanks.

[rozakfassah]

It's a bird
It's a plane

IT'S THE SELJUQ TURKS

[bobmarleyfaruk]

Vikings, Mongols, Turks... European horror story...

[topografer]

Damm man, this area of the world has too much history going on. I am Greek, so you know I opt for Byzantines, but the Turkish history is truly magnificent too. Greeks and Turks are really arch enemies, with the traditional meaning. This goes on till this day, I wish it didn't but it certainly does.

[TheMaskedSam]

the emperor: i will only talk peace in your capital
the emperor: *gets prisoned*
also the emperor: lol its just a prank bro

[farinal]

Byzantines and Ottomans both great civilizations and great empires. Anatolia is a truly magnificent land full of beautiful history. Thanks for the great video Kings & Generals. This is easily my new favorite channel for some time now! Good job!

[Opelteanit]

Wow, Alp Arslan was quite honorable and had a lot of integrity! Great video.

[JasonDoe]

One of the most important battles people rarely hear about, thanks K&G for covering it

[RndomWords]

This battle is a strategic masterpiece by the Seljuk turks! It shows excellently how to use a more mobile forces to crush a numerically superior enemy: quick army movement, surprise attacks, harrassment, fake retreat and divide and conquer - this battle has it all.

[kamilszadkowski]

I didn't know much about these events, great stuff guys. It's always great to learn new few things from your videos.

[petroskotsomytis]

Alp Arslan was a Badass. A truly Great Leader

[armins]

Alp Arslan told Romanos, the eastern Roman emperor who was in captivity:
What will you do with me if our place changes?
Romanos said: I will strip you naked and then i will whip you until you die!
Alp Arslan laughed and ordered Romanos to be released
Romanos returned to Constantinople but he was blinded by his son and he died in exile!