Battle

Battle of Pankalia

978 – 979 · 39.02° N, 31.30° E

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When
978 – 979
Kind
Battle
Coordinates
39.02° N, 31.30° E
Description
978 battle

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Battle of Pankaleia

Medieval battle

The Battle of Pankaleia was fought in 978 or 979 between the army loyal to the Byzantine emperor Basil II, commanded by Bardas Phokas the Younger, and the forces of the rebel general Bardas Skleros, which ultimately led to the defeat and exile of the latter.

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