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The invasion of the Byzantine territory by the Seljuk Turks led to a weakening of the Byzantine Empire, primarily due to _______.
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reduction in both food supply and the ability to collect taxes.
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The invasion of the Byzantine territory by the Seljuk Turks led to a weakening of the Byzantine Empire, primarily due to reduction in both food supply and the ability to collect taxes. Once the Seljuk Turks took control of a large portion of Byzantine territory, food supplies shrank, as did tax collection.