Initially, Manuel achieved some success in Kayseri, but then the emperor, out of envy, ordered him to withdraw a large portion of his army against the city of Manbij.
By then, Manuel learned of a group of Seljuks led by Arisiaghi, who was launching a raid into Byzantine territory.
Alp Arslan defeated him, and Arisiaghi was forced to retreat with his men into Byzantine territory in Cappadocia.
After approaching the deserted enemy camp with ease and ignorance, the Byzantines were ambushed, and many of their troops were killed.
[1][6][7] During his captivity, Manuel managed to convince Arisiaghi to join the Byzantines, which he did, as the Seljuk Sultan dispatched a force under Afshin, who was chasing him.