In 1071 the Seljuk Turks, who practiced this religion, defeated the Byzantine Army at the Battle of Manzikert
So, while the 
Seljuks may have defeated the Byzantines in battle and seized their... [DOC] [TLE] How important was the Battle of Manzikert in 1071 to the Rise of the ... [PAR] A truly decisive battle, Manzikert broke the Byzantine border defenses, opened 
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