Subsequently, the Cretans looked to the Greek Empire of Nicaea for aid in 1229, when a new rebellion broke out on the island.

This new polity was to become known as the Empire of Nicaea.

For his lord, he fought against the Empire of Nicaea.

In 1252, Golem submitted to the Empire of Nicaea.

The Empires of Nicaea and Trebizond were Byzantine successor states.

Allowing Henry to turn his attention to facing the Empire of Nicaea instead.

These troops became particularly common after 1204, in the service of the Empire of Nicaea in western Asia Minor.

He acknowledged some form of suzerainty by the Empire of Nicaea, but remained virtually independent until his death, sometime in the early 1240s.

Its territories were gradually reduced to little more than the capital, which was eventually captured by the Empire of Nicaea in 1261.

Following the Fourth Crusade, he established himself as an independent ruler before submitting to the Empire of Nicaea.