Seljuk dynasty

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. What is the empire period?The Seljuk Empire spanned from 1037 to 1194
2. What is the major sultanates?Included the Sultanate of Kermân (1041–1186) and the Sultanate of Rum (1074–1308)
3. Where did the Seljuks come from and who was their founder?The Seljuks were Turkic warriors from the Oghuz tribes. Their founder was Seljuk Beg, a chieftain who led his people into new lands.
4. How did the Seljuks become a powerful empire in the Middle East?They used strong armies to move into Persia and defeat the Ghaznavids. They converted to Sunni Islam and entered Baghdad in 1055, which helped them rule a huge area.

Oghuz Turks: A confederation of Turkic nomadic tribes from Central Asia who formed the Seljuk dynasty.
Sunni Islam: The dominant branch of Islam, embraced by the Seljuks, which shaped their political and religious identity.
Persianate Culture: A culture characterized by the adoption and promotion of Persian language, literature, and customs, as seen in the Seljuk administration.
Madrasa: An institution of higher learning, often focused on Islamic jurisprudence and theology, widely patronized by the Seljuks.