The treachery of Andronicus Ducas directly led to this group's greatest triumph, the capture of their most prominent rival ruler.
The treachery of Andronicus Ducas directly led to this group's greatest triumph, the capture of their most prominent rival ruler. They were originally founded by their namesake and reached prominence via victories over neighboring groups such as the Ghaznavids and Ghurids. Following the death of the last Sultan of their main branch, Togrül III, a cadet branch established a capital at Nicaea and survived for another 150 years. The reign of its most notable ruler ended prematurely after he was murdered by a captive. Prior to his death this group took Syria from the Fatimid Empire and achieved a memorable victory over Romanus Diogenes. For 10 points-- what was this Turkish Empire, the Alp Arslan led victor over the Byzantine Empire at the Battle of Manzikert?
The treachery of Andronicus Ducas directly led to this group's greatest triumph, the capture of their most prominent rival ruler.
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