11.3 Turkish Empires: Rise in Anatolia
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
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
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
The Rise of the Turks Malik Shah Famous prime minister Dies suddenly- Brought great growth in arts and architecture Dies suddenly- Empire breaks into weaker kingdoms
Seljuk Confrontation Crusades Mongols 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