Rulers
Alp Arslan
Alp Arslan was a Seljuk sultan whose victory at Manzikert reshaped Byzantine and Anatolian history.
Notable contribution
Defeated the Byzantine emperor at Manzikert, accelerating Turkic settlement in Anatolia.
Profile notes
- He expanded Seljuk power across Iran, Armenia, and Anatolia.
- The 1071 battle of Manzikert became a major turning point.
- His rule relied on military skill and the vizier Nizam al-Mulk's administration.