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The Saljuks defeat and capture Byzantine emperor Romanus IV Diogenes at Malazgirt (Manzikert), gaining control over much of Anatolia (the Asian part of Turkey). This victory begins a major expansion of the area influenced by Islam.
Michael VII (Ducas) becomes sole ruler of the Byzantine Empire.
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