Turkic tribes likely originated in Altai Mountains of Central Asia. First recorded mention of Turks in Chinese sources in 6th century. Turkic people adopted Islam and settled in tents
Seljuk Empire emerged from Oghuz Turks migrating to Transoxiana in 10th century. Tughril Beg established Great Seljuk Empire in 1055 by conquering Baghdad. Empire initially followed Abbasid Caliphate's Sunni Islam and fought against infidel states
Established in 11th century as Turko-Persian Sunni Muslim empire. Ruled from Hindu Kush to eastern Anatolia and Persian Gulf. Led by Tughril Beg, who defeated Ghaznavids and entered Abbasid caliphate. Implemented hierarchical system with local autonomy under central authority
Born in 1029 CE, Alp Arslan was the great-grandson of Seljuk founder. Succeeded his father as governor of Khorasan in 1059. Became sultan of Seljuk Empire in 1064, ruling from Oxus to Tigris
Asia Minor was inhabited by Indo-European peoples until 11th century. Turkic peoples gradually migrated from Altai mountains to Central Asia. Seljuk Empire founded in 1037, ruling Persian, Arab, and Kurdish majority
Oghuz was a Turkic tribe active in Central Asia and Middle East from 10th century. Name likely derived from Old Turkish 'oq' or 'öküz' meaning 'ox'. Orhon and Yenisey Inscriptions mention various Oghuz groups from 681-742. Uighurs were one of nine sub-tribes of Toquz-Oghuz