The Seljuq commander, known as "Atapakos" in Greek sources--evidently a bearer of the title of "Atabeg"--tried to break out of the trap with his heavily armed retainers but was killed by an Alan soldier of the Byzantine force.
The Seljuq commander, known as "Atapakos" in Greek sources--evidently a bearer of the title of "Atabeg"--tried to help his forces cross the river by rallying the most heavily armed of his cavalry and attacking the Byzantines. When he reached the opposite shore, however, he was killed by an Alan soldier of the Byzantine force.