Mikail (son of Seljuk)
Mikailwas aTurkicchieftain who lived in the 10th century and early 11th century.
His father wasSeljukwho is known as the founder of theSeljuk dynasty.[1]Although his grandsons would be sultans after his death, Seljuk was only a leader of a tribe namedKınıkwhich was a part of a loosely formedOghuz Turkconfederation (seeOghuz Yabgu State).
Mikail was one of the sons ofSeljuk Beg.[2]Just like other Oghuz people Seljuk and his sons were initially non Muslim. But after conversion, they began fighting against non Muslims. Mikail was killed in one of these battles. Although his exact death date is uncertain, it must be in the early 11th century (perhaps 1009).[3]
Mikail Beghad two sons:Chagri(989–1060) andTughril(990–1063). TheSeljuk Empirewas founded by them.[4]Chagri is the ancestor of all later Seljuk sultans (except those inSeljuks of Rum).
References[edit]
- ^Shirazi, Saeed (2017-01-06).A CONCISE HISTORY OF IRAN: From the early period to the present time.Ketab.com.ISBN9781595846006.
- ^Selçuk University Belleten[permanent dead link]
- ^Essay(in Turkish)
- ^Gabor Agoston-Bruce Masters:Encyclopaedia of the Ottoman EmpireISBN978-0-8160-6259-1p. 516