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Rise of the Seljuk Empire: Turbulent History and Influential Legacy

Explore the rise of the Seljuk Empire in Anatolia, from Turkish migration to powerful conquests, shaping history with Persian influence in arts, culture, and governance. Witness the clashes with Byzantines, Crusades, and Mongols, leaving a lasting impact on the region.

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Rise of the Seljuk Empire: Turbulent History and Influential Legacy

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  1. 11.3 Turkish Empires: Rise in Anatolia

  2. The Rise of the Turks • Abbasids (Islamic Dynasty) • Began to buy Turkish children and slaves for their skill and loyalty • Mameluks • Seljuks- Islamic Turk who migrated into the weakened Abbasid Empire

  3. The Rise of the Turks • Important dates • 945 – Abbasids lose the city of Baghdad to the Persians. • 1055- Seljuk's grow in number and strength, take over Baghdad from the Persians. • 1071- Battle of Manzikert- • Seljuks defeat Byzantines for much of Anatolia

  4. The Rise of the Turks • Persia is the Main Foundation of the Seljuk Empire • Adapt Persian capital- Isfahan • Appoints may Persians as officials • Adopted Persian Culture • religion, education, • Arts, and architecture

  5. The Rise of the Turks • Malik Shah • Famous prime minister • Brought great growth in arts and architecture • Dies suddenly- • Empire breaks into weaker kingdoms

  6. Seljuk Confrontation • Crusades • 1095- Pope Urban II sent armies to reclaim Christian holy lands from the Muslims. • Mongols • 1258- Troops take Baghdad • Burn palace and killed tens of thousands

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