- 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.
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