Siege of Chandax (961 AD)

Siege of Chandax (Emirate of Crete vs Byzantine Empire) took place in 961 AD during Byzantine reconquest of Crete.

Battle facts

Year: 961 AD
Date: 0961-03-06
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: approx. DevastatingPresumbaly heavy
Outcome: Byzantine victory
Coordinates: 35.339°, 25.133°