22. Byzantium and the Rise of the Turks
Empire
The Rise of the Seljuk Turks in the 11th Century
In the 11th century, the Seljuk Turks emerged as a powerful force, taking over the Arab Empire based on Baghdad in 1055. Baghdad, built in the 9th century, became a significant city, with the Seljuk Turks playing a crucial role in its history as successful nomadic people from Central Asia.
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