In 998, a lone Kurdish rider killed a Byzantine commander and flipped the fate of a battle
A single Kurdish rider changed the course of Middle Eastern history in 998 when his daring strike during the Battle of Apamea defeated a dominant Byzantine army.
During the Battle of Apamea in 998, the Byzantine army seemed destined for victory against the Fatimid Caliphate. The Byzantine commander, Damian Dalassenos, had the enemy on the run until a lone Kurdish rider charged through the chaos. In a swift, unexpected move, the rider struck down Dalassenos, instantly demoralizing the Byzantine troops.
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