In the next spring , Tzimiskes invaded the Jazira , captured Dara .
In the next spring , Tzimiskes scored a victory at Amida over an army of 10,000 led by one of Sayf al - Dawla 's favourite lieutenants , the Circassian Nadja .
In the next spring , Tzimiskes invaded the Jazira , captured Dara , and scored a victory at Amida over an army of 10,000 led by one of Sayf al - Dawla 's favourite lieutenants , the Circassian Nadja .