During this event, Simon de Montfort abruptly returned to Hungary after refusing to attack the Dalmatian port of Zara.
During this event, Simon de Montfort abruptly returned to Hungary after refusing to attack the Dalmatian port of Zara. The main battle in this conflict saw the Tower of Galata fall to invaders, after which the defenders mounted a failed resurgence from the Saint Romanus Gate under Alexius III. This event began after Boniface of Montferrat and Enrico Dandolo, the doge of Venice, formed an alliance supported by Pope Innocent III. The leaders of this cause were diverted from their goal and attacked Eastern Orthodox Christians instead of Muslims. For 10 points, name this Christian expedition that lasted from 1202 to 1204 and sacked Constantinople instead of heading to Jerusalem.
During this event, Simon de Montfort abruptly returned to Hungary after refusing to attack the Dalmatian port of Zara.
{Fourth Crusade}