But the empire's troubles increased as invaders made further incursions into Byzantine territory.
The city eventually became Byzantine territory in 876.
A few months later, he also led the otherwise unremarkable northern summer expedition into Byzantine territory.
The victorious Persians were able to maintain a hold on the recently taken Byzantine territory.
Bodin and his forces swept across Byzantine territories in months, until significant losses on the south forced them to withdraw.
It is possible that branches of this family lived in Byzantine territories.
This period also saw the definitive conquest of the Byzantine territories in the south.
Yazaman died on October 23, 891, during another raid against Byzantine territories.
This type of inscription is rare, and found only on former Byzantine territory.
The Arab army invaded Byzantine territory and laid siege to the city in summer 707 or 708.