After capturing Ancyra on June 23 1101, and returning it to Alexius, the crusaders turned north to attempt to capture the Turkish-controlled city of Kastamonu.
After capturing Ancyra on June 23 1101, and returning it to Alexius, the crusaders turned north. They briefly besieged the heavily garrisoned city of Gangra, and then continued north to attempt to capture the Turkish-controlled city of Kastamonu.