Seljuk Dynasty: History, Origins, Rulers, & Facts
The Seljuq dynasty was a Turkish dynasty that hailed from the Oguz (Ghuzz) Turkic tribes. The Seljuqs would go on to invade southwestern Asia before establishing the Seljuq Empire and...
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Seljuk Empire: Origins, Formation, Rulers, & Facts
At its peak, the Seljuk Empire covered areas from western Anatolia, the Levant, and many areas in Central Asia. Brothers Tughril (990-1063) and Chaghri (989-1060) are credited with the formation...
