Siege of Ani (1161) 1161
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1161 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | Turkey | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Georgian–Seljuk wars | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Ahlatshahs, Artuqids, Kingdom of Georgia, Saltukids | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 40.5075, 43.5728 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The siege of Ani was the unsuccessful siege of the city of Ani, by the Seljukid coalition arranged by the ruler of Shah-Armens in 1161. The large Muslim army was defeated by the Georgian King George III at the gates of Ani.
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