Event Battle of Anzen

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The Battle of Anzen or Dazimon was fought on 22 July 838 at Anzen or Dazimon (now Dazmana (Akçatarla), Turkey) between the Byzantine Empire and the forces of the Abbasid Caliphate.

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  • September 838: In 838, the Abbasid Caliphate, led by Caliph al-Mu'tasim, captured the Byzantine city of Amorion after a two-week siege. This victory was part of the ongoing Arab-Byzantine wars, with the Abbasids aiming to expand their territory and weaken the Byzantine Empire.
  • October 838: In 838, the Abbasid Caliphate, led by Caliph al-Mu'tasim, launched a successful campaign against the Byzantine Empire. The city of Amorion was besieged and captured after two weeks, resulting in a significant victory for the Abbasid forces.