with Soltan Alp Arslan, and later was assigned to the conquest of Anatolia. After the death of Artyk Beg in 1091, his sons Sökmen and Ilgazi took his place. Artykogullari rule lasted from 1101 to 1409. Later, however it disintegrated into different branches.

This principality played an important role in the Türkmenification of Anatolia. The madrassas they built, the scholars they supported and their works of art show the great contribution of the Artykogullari to the progress of civilization. Moreover, the first mechanical robots were invented by Artyki’s scholars.

IRAQI SELJUK SELJUK STATE

From the first days of Islamic expansion in Khorasan, the number of Türkmens in Iraq rose steadily. Türkmens played an important role in the establishment of the city of Baghdad. However, struggles for the throne between Iraqi Türkmens were always a great problem. Soltan Sanjar aimed to end these quarrels. Taking the opportunity to capture authority and strengthen political power, he appointed his brother Muhammet Tapar’s son Mahmyt as Melik. With the death of Mahmyt, ferocious crisis and turmoil resumed.

MOSUL Türkmen ATABEGS

The Mosul Atabegs was founded in 1127 by Imameddin Zeňňi who had been the Mosul Emir of the Iraqi Seljuk Ruler,