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Following this defeat, Troglita retreated to the north to the fortress of Laribus

The Battle

The Byzantine army was riven by disunity, with many soldiers refusing to fight or doing so only reluctantly because Solomon wanted to share the booty only after the end of the campaign. During the battle, Guntharis, one of Solomon’s commanders withdrew with his troops (perhaps in an act of treason) causing a general and disorderly Byzantine retreat.

Solomon and his bodyguard stood their ground and resisted but at last they were forced to retreat. Solomon's horse stumbled and fell in a ravine, wounding its rider. With the aid of his guards, Solomon remounted, but they were quickly overcome and were killed.