The palace guards of Byzantine emperor were selected from among the bravest Armenians. Armenians played a decisive role in the victories of Nicephorus Phocas and John Tzimiskes–both of Armenian origin.
The palace guards of Byzantine emperor were selected from among the bravest Armenians. Armenians played a decisive role in the victories of Nicephorus Phocas and John Tzimiskes–both of Armenian origin.