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of Köneürgenç in the Seljuks State. When the Seljuks weakened, the Köneürgenç State achieved full independence under the leadership of Atsyz. After Atsyz, his son Il Arslan became the Soltan.

After the death of Il Arslan, first his youngest son Soltan ªah took his place in 1172, and then in 1174 Alaaddin Tekeº ascended to the throne. In their era, the Köneürgenç made great advances. The Köneürgenç State collapsed as a consequence of the Mongol invasion, which began in 1219. At that time, Jelaleddin Meòburnuò (1220-1231) was ruler of the country. He is known as a brave, valiant Soltan. The Köneürgenç State collapsed totally in 1231.

  

KERMAN Türkmen SELJUK State

After the Daòdanakan triumph of the Seljuks, the Kerman region was given to the Oguzs under the grandson of Çagry Beg, Gara Arslan Gurda Beg. After taking power in Kerman, Gurda Beg reigned for many years (1040-1073). The Kerman Seljuks became fully independent in Mälikªah’s period and their rule continued till 1187.

  

ANATOLIAN SELJUK Türkmen STATE

This state was established by Gutylmyºogly Süleıman ªah in 1075 and endured till 1308.

One of the fundamental causes of the establishment of the Anatolian Seljuk State was the victory of Alp Arslan at Malazgirt in 1071. The Seljuk Türkmens who rushed in


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