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==== Byzantine Empire ====
* Summer &ndash; Emperor [[Manuel I Komnenos|Manuel I]] ('''Komnenos''') assembles a Byzantine expeditionary force, and marches towards [[Konya|Iconium]], the Seljuk capital. Meanwhile, hordes of [[Seljuq dynasty|Seljuk Turks]] destroy crops and poison water supplies, to make Manuel's march more difficult, and harass the Byzantine army, in order to force it into the [[Büyük Menderes River|Meander]] Valley. [[Kilij Arslan II]], ruler of the [[Sultanate of Rum]], hears of the expedition, and sends envoys to ask for peace.<ref>[[Steven Runciman]] (1952). ''A History of The Crusades. Vol II: The Kingdom of Jerusalem'', p. 336. {{ISBN|978-0-241-29876-3}}.</ref>
* [[September 17]] &ndash; [[Battle of Myriokephalon]]: The Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine forces led by Manuel I, who are ambushed when moving through a narrow mountain pass near [[Lake Beyşehir]]. The Byzantines are dispersed and surrounded. They suffer heavy casualties and their siege equipment is destroyed. Manuel flees in panic and is forced to sign a peace treaty with Kilij Arslan II.<ref>Steven Runciman (1952). ''A History of The Crusades. Vol II: The Kingdom of Jerusalem'', p. 337. {{ISBN|978-0-241-29876-3}}.</ref>