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Seljuk Empire

الدولة السلجوقية

1037 CE · 428 AH† – 19 March 1194 CE · 24 Rabi' I 590 AH† †

† Hijri date derived by computation from the Gregorian/Julian date; it may differ from the transmitted date by a day or two.

An empire established in 1037 CE and ended in 1194 CE; its capital was Nishapur.

Depth

At a glance

Era
The Buyid, Fatimid and Seljuk Era
Region
Persia & Central Asia · Anatolia
Identifiers
Wikidata
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In time

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The Buyid, Fatimid and Seljuk Era · The Crusades, Ayyubids and Mamluks · The Mongol and Post-Mongol Era

Overview

The Seljuk state, an empire founded in 1037 CE and ended in 1194 CE, with its capital at Nishapur. 1

Dating

The data attribute the end of the state to 19 March 1194 CE. These dates come from Wikidata alone, and a second source is needed before relying on them. 1

Not covered here

A second source is needed for the sultans, the branches and the events. For one of its branches, see the Seljuks of Kerman.

Sources

  1. Wikidata
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islam.museum contributors. “Seljuk Empire”. islam.museum, https://islam.museum/en/polity/seljuk-empire/. CC BY-SA 4.0. Last updated 2026-10-16.

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