Was aftermath of the Battle of Manzikert the product of nobles?

The article from Pontos News discusses the Battle of Manzikert in 1071 AD, highlighting how betrayal among Byzantine nobles led to significant territorial losses for Byzantium. The lack of a succession law exacerbated political chaos, empowering nobles post-Basil II's reign. The conflict marked a pivotal transformation of the Byzantine Empire into a medieval entity.