Events on August 26
| Date | Type | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 26 August 1071 | Battles & Sieges | (26 August) The Great Seljuk Sultan Alp Arslan defeated the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) forces in the Battle of Manzikert. Emperor Romanos IV was also captured. |
| Date | Type | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 26 August 1071 | Battles & Sieges | (26 August) The Great Seljuk Sultan Alp Arslan defeated the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) forces in the Battle of Manzikert. Emperor Romanos IV was also captured. |