- Based in modern-day Iran
- Extended Anatolia, Levant, Central Asia, Persian Gulf, Hindu Kush
- Ruled by Qïnïq branch of Oghuz Turks
- Founded by Tughril and Chaghri
- Fought in the Byzantine-Seljuk wars
- Fought in Georgian-Seljuk wars
- Battle of Manzikert (1071)
- First Crusade (1095-1099)
- Second Crusade (1147-1149)
- Defeated by vassal state Kara-Khanid Khanate in 1141
- Conquered by Khwarazmian Empire in 1194
- Sultanate of Rum (last Seljuk sultanate) fell in 1308
Sunday, March 29, 2026
Collection of facts about the Seljuk Empire
This post is a collection of facts about the Seljuk Empire (1037-1194). There are 12 facts listed below. Source: Wikipedia
