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).