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Vol 4 Ep 4 - The Great Seljuk Empire

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Al-Bazaziri Tukril Bei, the First and Great Sultan of the Seljuk Turks

Al-Bazaziri Tukril Bei, the first and great Sultan of the Seljuk Turks died in 1063. He was succeeded by his nephew, a son of Chaturabek called Muhammad ibn Dawud Chakra better known to history as Al-Aul-Al-Al-Salan. The new ruler would move to further expand Seljuk influence in the directions of Transoxania and Georgia. His head being brought back to Tukril in Baghdad as a symbol of final victory.

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