Karamanids were Salur tribe members who migrated from Arran to Sivas in 1230. Kerîmeddin Karaman Bey gained control of Cilicia in mid-13th century. Karaman Bey conquered several cities including Ermenek and Silifke
First beyliks founded in late 11th century after Seljuk victory at Manzikert. Oghuz Turkic clans settled in Anatolia under Seljuk vassals. Mongol invasions weakened Seljuk power, leading to beys declaring sovereignty. Beys joined forces with atabegs and Ghazi warriors against Byzantines