Seljuk

Speech parts

1. Seljuk - Noun

2. Seljuk - Adjective

3. Seljuk - Proper noun

Meaning

any one of the Turkish dynasties that ruled Asia Minor from the 11th to the 13th centuries; they successfully invaded Byzantium and defended the Holy Land against Crusaders

of or relating to the Seljuks

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According to Shaw, Osman's first real conquests followed the collapse of Seljuk authority when he was able to occupy the fortresses of Eskişehir and Karacahisar. Source: Internet

From 1101 to 1118, attacks and sieges were made on the fortresses, conducted by combined forces of Seljuk, Berkyaruq, and Sanjar. Source: Internet

He lived most of his life under the Persianate Grousset, Rene, The Empire of the Steppes: A History of Central Asia, (Rutgers University Press, 2002), 157; "…the Seljuk court at Konya adopted Persian as its official language." Source: Internet

Although the exact date of the construction of the garden is not clear, historical evidence suggests it was constructed during the Seljuk Dynasty on the orders of the celebrated Seljuk monarch Sanjar. Source: Internet

As Sultan, Alp Arslan greatly expanded Seljuk territory and consolidated power, defeating rivals to his south and northwest. Source: Internet

Beginning in the early 11th century, the Qarakhanids fought constantly among themselves and with the Seljuk Turks to the south. Source: Internet

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