Selçuklu Period

The Selçuklu Period (11th-13th centuries) was a time when the Selçuk Turks established a powerful empire across Anatolia and parts of the Middle East. Known for advancing Persian culture, architecture, and Islamic scholarship, they built impressive mosques, madrasas, and fortresses. Their leadership fostered political stability, military strength, and cultural development, which greatly influenced the region’s history. The period also marked the spread of Islam in Anatolia and laid the groundwork for later Turkish states, leaving a lasting legacy in art, architecture, and governance.