1. 11.3 Turkish Empires: Rise in Anatolia

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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