Battle between the Byzantine empire and the Pechenegs
Battle of Zygos Pass
Part of the Pecheneg Revolt
Date
1053
Location
Zygos Pass
Result
Pecheneg victory
Belligerents
Byzantine Empire
Pechenegs
Commanders and leaders
Nikephoros Botaneiates Basil the Synkellos
Unknown
Casualties and losses
Heavy casualties
Unknown
The Battle of Zygos Pass took place between the Byzantine Empire and the Pechenegs. To combat the Pecheneg revolt, Byzantine Emperor Constantine IX sent an army under the command of Basil the Synkellos, Nikephoros Botaneiates, and the Doux of Bulgaria, to guard the Danube. Whilst marching to their station, the Pechenegs ambushed and destroyed the Byzantine army. Surviving troops, led by Nikephoros, escaped. They traveled for 12 days to Adrianople, while under constant Pecheneg attacks. Botaneiates first gained notoriety after his actions during the battle. Resulting in a promotion to magistros. As a consequence of the Byzantine defeat at this battle, Emperor Constantine IX was forced to sue for peace.[1]
^Maynard, Daniel. The Last Bringer of Victory: Nikephoros III Botaneiates AD1078-1081.
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