Original: The Battle of Manzikert , or Malazgirt , was fought between the Byzantine Empire and Seljuq forces led by Alp Arslan on August 26 , 1071 near Manzikert ( modern Malazgirt in Mu Province , Turkey ) .
Simplified: The Seljuq forces attacked on August 26 , 1071 near Manzikert , ( modern Malazgirt , Turkey ) .