Killij Arslan's defeat at Nicea, 1097

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Who was Killij Arslan?

  • The sultan of Rum

  • Nicea was his capital

  • He was surrounded by enemies (Byzantines, Danishmed Turks, Greater Seljuks)

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What did Arslan do to the People’s Crusade?

  • He massacred and defeated them

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When did Arslan arrive at the siege?

  • 16th May - when it was in full force

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What did he do on 21st May?

  • Gave up and fled south

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Why did he not arrive earlier?

  • He was in a conflict with the Danishmed Turks over Malatya

  • This delay gave crusaders time to discuss strategy, secure supplies, and launch it’s offensive