In 871, Emperor Basil himself led an attack on Tephrike, but failed to take the city and withdrew, but in 872/3, the Domestic of the Schools Christopher led another campaign that scored a decisive victory against the Paulicians at the Battle of Bathys Ryax.
Emperor Basil himself led an attack on Tephrike. This was in 871. Emperor Basil himself failed to take the city. This was in 871. Emperor Basil himself withdrew. This was in 871. The Domestic of the Schools Christopher led another campaign. This was in 872/3. This campaign scored a decisive victory against the Paulicians at the Battle of Bathys Ryax.