Sultan Alparslan

Sultan Alparslan was a 11th-century Seljuk Turkish leader who became the Sultan of the Seljuk Empire. He is best known for his military skill and leadership, notably winning the Battle of Manzikert in 1071, which greatly expanded Seljuk territory into Anatolia. This victory marked the beginning of Turkish dominance in the region, shaping the future of the Middle East and Anatolia. Alparslan's reign was characterized by strengthening the empire's unity and military power, laying the groundwork for the Turkish presence in Anatolia that persists today.