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The Seljuk dynasty, or Seljukids [1] [2] (/ ˈ s ɛ l dʒ ʊ k / SEL-juuk; Persian: سلجوقیان Saljuqian, [3] alternatively spelled as Seljuqs or Saljuqs), Seljuqs, also known as Seljuk Turks, [4] Seljuk Turkomans [5] or the Saljuqids, [6] was an Oghuz Turkic, Sunni Muslim dynasty that gradually became Persianate and contributed to Turco-Persian culture [7] [8] in West Asia and Central Asia.
The dynasty brought revival, energy, and reunion to the Islamic civilization hitherto dominated by Arabs and Persians. The Seljuks founded universities and were also patrons of art and literature. Their reign is characterized by Persian astronomers such as Omar Khayyám , and the Persian philosopher al-Ghazali .
The Great Seljuk Empire at its greatest extent. The conflicts were more complex than a simple Nizari vs Seljuk one. Even the Ismailis themselves were not unified; e.g. the Ismailis in Isfahan did not recognize the authority of Hassan-i Sabbah in Alamut.
Seljuk dynasty (c. 950–1307), the ruling dynasty of the Seljuk Empire and subsequent polities Seljuk (warlord) (died c. 1007), founder of the Seljuk dynasty Seljuk Sultanate of Rum (1077–1308), a medieval empire founded by later members of the dynasty
Courtyard of the Friday Mosque in Isfahan, with its four-iwan layout dating from the early 12th century. The most important religious monument from the Great Seljuk period is the Jameh Mosque of Isfahan, which was expanded and modified by various Seljuk patrons in the late 11th century and early 12th century.
Anatolian Seljuks (also called Seljuks of Rum and Seljuks of Turkey) was a former dynasty in Anatolia. Süleyman, the founder of the dynasty, was a member of the Seljuk dynasty. His grand father was Seljuk Bey's elder son. In 1077, after capturing Nicaea (modern İznik), Süleyman founded the Sultanate of Rum as a vassal of the main Seljuk ...
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Seljuq Turks [3] 1040 Battle of Dandanaqan: near Merv: Chaghri Beg, Tughril: Mas'ud I of Ghazni (Ghaznavid Sultan) Seljuq Turks [4] November 1040 Siege of Zaranj Zaranj: Ertash (Seljuq Turks) Abu l-Fadl (Ghaznavid commander) Abu l-Fadl joined Seljuq Turks and Zaranj was occupied. [5] 1043-44 Tokharistan: Alp Arslan: Mawdud (Ghaznavid Sultan ...