Michael VI Bringas ascended to the Byzantine Empire's throne following a coup that deposed the previous emperor, Constantine IX Monomachos. His reign commenced amid significant challenges: military campaigns against the Seljuk Turks and internal clan rivalries were prevalent. While initially receiving support from the elite, Michael VI soon lost favor due to his policies and inability to adequately address the empire's military threats. His background as a civil administrator rather than a military leader hindered his ability to command the loyalty of the soldiers. By summer of the following year, Isaac Komnenos, a prominent general, became discontented with Michael's leadership, leading to a popular uprising favoring a more militarily capable ruler. The growing unrest compelled Michael to consider his options seriously, culminating in his eventual abdication. Following the resignation, he was granted a form of retirement, where he lived out his remaining years in peace, thereby minimizing potential bloodshed during the transition of power.