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