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Seljuk - Definition
For the dynasty and empire founded by Seljuk, see Seljuk Turks.

Seljuk (in Arabic Saljūq; in Turkish Selçuk; also Seldjuk, Seldjuq, Seljuq) was the bey (chieftain) of a branch of Oghuz Turks known as the Seljuk Turks. He founded the Seljuk dynasty around year 1000. He was succeeded by his son, probably by the name of Mikhail. Seljuk's grandson Toghrül conquered Persia in the mid-11th century.

Selçuk is located in Asiatic Turkey.


Seljuk - Example Usage
nubedytawja: Byzantine Armies AD 1118-1461 (Men-at-Arms) (Paperback): The Byzantine Empire's disastrous defeat by the Seljuk ... http://t.co/5KEmmu9a
aboutislamicart: Jameh #Mosque of #Isfahan a prominent #architectural expression of the #Seljuk rule in #Persia : http://t.co/TJCvyoyA
KirstenPeralezF: Seljuk Sultans Series (10 Figures): http://t.co/ynRZwtky
Kwami_Solo: @Felipe_Seljuk haha I was gonna say the same thing I called mad dudes an said that
Felipe_Seljuk: RT @Bible_Time: Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. -1Peter 4:8
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