Simon MacDowallAug 19, 20233 minManzikert re-foughtIn 1071 the East Roman Emperor Romanus IV gathered a huge army with the intent of breaking the growing power of the Seljuk Turks....
Simon MacDowallJul 21, 20231 minSeljuk GhulamsThe latest off my painting table is this unit of Seljuk Ghulams — the professional ‘slave soldiers’ of Alp Arslan’s army at Manzikert....
Simon MacDowallJul 5, 20231 minAlp Arslan ConsidersFaced with a far more numerous enemy at Manzikert, Sultan Muhammad Ibn Dawud Çağrı, known as Alp Arslan, considers his options. Alp...
Simon MacDowallJun 10, 20231 minStong as a LionMuhammad Ibn Dawud Çağrı, know as ‘Alp Arslan’ (strong as a lion), led the Seljuk Turks to victory over the East Romans at Manzikert in...