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The
boundaries of the Seljuk State extended from the Great Wall of China to
Egypt, Asia Minor and the Caucasus. Seljuk Beg and his sons waged war
against Samanogullari, Ilek Hanate, and Mahmyt of the Gazneli State.
The
Seljuks are from the Kinik clan of the Oguz people. In 1040 in front of
the Daòdanakan citadel, 70km from the city of Merw, they defeated
Mahmyt of the Gazneli state from the lineage of Oguz. The state founded
by the two brothers grew in strength after this victory.
A
khutba (sermon) was delivered in the name of the two brothers in all
lands under their control. Çagry Beg, who was named “Soltan of
Soltans”, ascended the throne in the city of Merw; Togrul Beg ascended
the throne in the city of Nishapur. In a short time span, many places
and cities such as Belh, Curcan, Taberistan, Harezm and then Cibal,
Hemedan, Dinavar, Hilvan, Rey and Isfahan were conquered.
In
1055, Togrul Beg went to Baghdad and was declared Soltan in the city,
which was under the control of the Caliphate. He was named “Soltan of
the seven climates” by the Caliphate.
The
land of the Great Seljuk Empire expanded greatly during the era of Alp
Aslan, Çagry Beg”s son. It started to collect taxes from tens of
countries and principalities.
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