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What was Background of Family of Sultan Malikshah

Dekhti Aankhooon aur sountay kaanoon ko Asslamoalaikum, sisters, brothers friends and elders, In this informative video, we are describing the family background of Sultan Malikshah, a prominent figure in the Seljuk Empire. We will inform the origins of his family, their rise to power and who were members of his family, and the pivotal moments that defined their legacy. This exploration provides a comprehensive understanding of how Malikshah's lineage influenced his reign and the broader historical landscape.

Malikshah had many wives and concubines and multiple children born from them. Principal wives were:

1. Terken Khatun daughter of Tamghach Khan Ibrahim

2. Zubayda Khatun daughter of Yaquti son of Chaghri Beg
Barkiyaruq

Concubines:

1. Taj al-Din Khatun Safariyya (also known as Bushali,

Unknown mothers:

1. Amir Khumarin (an albino)

2. Sitara Khatun (m. Garshasp II, son of Ali ibn Faramurz)

3. Salkim Khatun (m. Qarin III, son of Shahriyar IV, m. Ali I)

4 Safiya Khatun (m. Taj al-Din Abu'l-Fazl Nasr bin Halef, ruler of Sistan)

5. A daughter (m. Sultan Shah, son of Qavurt)

6. A daughter (m. Ispahbud Taj al-Mulk Mardavij, son of Ali ibn Mardavij)

6. Terken Khatun
A daughter Abdulaziz bin Omar bin Maza, (governor of Bukhara)

The 18th century English historian Edward Gibbon wrote of him:

On his father's death the inheritance was disputed by an uncle, a cousin, and a brother: they drew their cimeters, and assembled their followers; and the triple victory of Malek Shah established his own reputation and the right of primogeniture. In every age, and more especially in Asia, the thirst of power has inspired the same passions, and occasioned the same disorders; but, from the long series of civil war, it would not be easy to extract a sentiment more pure and magnanimous than is contained in the saying of the Turkish prince. On the eve of the battle, he performed his devotions at Thous, before the tomb of the Imam Riza. As the sultan rose from the ground, he asked his vizier Nizam, who had knelt beside him, what had been the object of his secret petition: "That your arms may be crowned with victory," was the prudent, and most probably the sincere, answer of the minister. "For my part," replied the generous Malek, "I implored the Lord of Hosts that he would take from me my life and crown, if my brother be more worthy than myself to reign over the Moslems." The favourable judgment of heaven was ratified by the caliph; and for the first time, the sacred title of Commander of the Faithful was communicated to a Barbarian. But this Barbarian, by his personal merit, and the extent of his empire, was the greatest prince of his age.

Malik-Shah displayed substantial interest in science, art and literature. The Isfahan Observatory or Malikshah Observatory was constructed during his reign, closing shortly after his death in 1092. It was from the work at the observatory that the Jalali Calendar was adopted. He thought highly of the art of architecture as well, as he enjoyed building new and splendid mosques in his capital, Isfahan. He was religiously tolerant which is supported by the fact that during his reign, subjects of the Seljuk Empire enjoyed internal peace and religious tolerance. Malik-Shah also showed lenience towards exquisite poetry as his reign is also memorable for the poetry of Omar Khayyam.

Despite being arguably the most powerful monarch of his era, it is believed that Malik-Shah was unpretentious and modest. The legend has it that during the years that were hugely successful for Seljuks on all fronts, Malik-Shah, overwhelmed by the imperial might of his dynasty, used to climb to the top of a hill and say the following: "Oh Almighty God, I will somehow cope with the problem of hunger, please save me from the threat of abundance".

Malik Shah did not spend as much time on campaign as his prominent predecessor Tughril or his father Alp Arslan did. Isfahan became securely established as his chief city of residence, although in the latter years of his rule Malik Shah preferred to winter in Baghdad. Whereas Alp Arslan had spent just over a year out of his decade-long reign in Isfahan, Malik Shah resided there for more than half of his rule. Isfahan also served as the burial site of Malik Shah, his descendants, as well as celebrated bureaucrats of the sultanate like Nizam al-Mulk. Malik Shah's decision of residing in a capital far away from the centers of Turkmen settlement around Merv, Rayy, Hamadan, and Azerbaijan could well be explained by the increasing distance between him and his nomadic subjects

So sisters brothers friends and elders, tomorow we will be described Who was Infant Sultan of Seljuk Empire and how he become Sultan?. Allah hafiz
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