stayed in Merw (1040-1060). The two brothers ruled the state in unity and cooperation.

In 1063 Alp Arslan, the son of Çagry Beg, ascended to the throne. Alp Arslan was the great Soltan who unlocked the gates of Anatolia. His son Mälik Şah expanded the borders of the Seljuks and his son Soltan Sanjar promoted improvements in science and civilization.

The Great Seljuk State promoted Islam along with the Oguz culture, and in this way they enlarged their frontiers from Istanbul to China. Furthermore, being a great state, the Seljuks were honored as being the guard of the entire Islamic World. In addition, intending to dominate the world, they treated the people under their rule equally and justly and made great progress in the realms of culture and civilization. They improved the whole country, building roads, bridges, caravanserai, small mosques, madrassas (schools, universities) and hospitals.

My beloved citizens! It is an important fact that great Türkmen heroes, Muhammet Togrul Beg, Çagry Beg, Alp Arslan, Mälik Şah and Soltan Sanjar, succeeded in becoming the Soltans of the Islamic World with the states they established, their heroism, prudence, and policies. As the Türkmen Nation, we must study these great personalities. Oh Türkmens, be proud of your lineage!

KÖNEÜRGENÇ Türkmen STATE

The Köneürgenç State was founded by Kutbeddin Muhammed of the Beydili tribe of Oguz in 1093. Kutbetddin Muhammet was the son of Anuş Tegin, who was the governor