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Danishmendids

1071 – 1178 CE · about 107 years

The Danishmendids were a Turkish dynasty in north-central Anatolia founded by Danishmend Gazi after the Battle of Manzikert. They captured Bohemond of Antioch in 1100. The Seljuks of Rum absorbed them.

Key facts

Dates1071 – 1178 CE
RegionAnatolia & Caucasus
ContinentAsia
CapitalsSivas, Niksar
FounderDanishmend Gazi
Religion(s)Islam

Before & after

Followed by

Sultanate of Rum

Sources

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.