Seljuks


 * First Turkish dynasty to establish an empire in Middle East.
 * 1037-1307.
 * Seljuks control most of the Middle East even when there is an Ummayyad Caliph.
 * Defeat Byzantine army in eastern Anatolia at Battle of Manzikert.
 * This opens Anatolia for attack.
 * Weakens Byzantine empire caused most prosperous place in Byzantine Empire and where they get most of their Soldiers.