Siege of Ani (1161)

Siege of Ani (1161)
Part of Georgian–Seljuk wars

Plan of the city
DateAugust 1161
Location40°30′27″N 43°34′22″E / 40.50750°N 43.57278°E / 40.50750; 43.57278
Result Georgian victory
Belligerents
 Kingdom of Georgia Shah-Armens
Saltukids
Artuqids
Commanders and leaders
George III Sökmen II
Saltuk II
Casualties and losses
Unknown 9,000 Captured

The siege of Ani was the unsuccessful siege of the city of Ani, by the Seljukid coalition arranged by the ruler of Shah-Armens in 1161. The large Muslim army was defeated by the Georgian King George III at the gates of Ani.