Siege of Chandax (960 AD)

Siege of Chandax (Emirate of Crete vs Byzantine Empire) took place in 960 AD during Byzantine reconquest of Crete.

Battle facts

• Year: 960 AD
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: Byzantine reconquest of Crete
• Side A: Emirate of Crete
• Side B: Byzantine Empire
• Commanders (A): Abd al-Aziz ibn Shu'ayb, an-Nu'man ibn Abd al-Aziz, Karamuntes
• Commanders (B): Nikephoros Phokas, Nikephoros Pastilas
• Casualties: Devastating (Emirate of Crete), Presumbaly heavy (Byzantine Empire)
• Outcome: Byzantine victory
• Coordinates: 35.339°, 25.133°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Siege of Chandax · Wikidata entry