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Sultanate of Rum
Also known as Seljuks of Rum
The Sultanate of Rum was a Seljuk Turkish state in Anatolia, established after the Byzantine defeat at Manzikert in 1071. Its capital Konya became a centre of Persianate culture, where the poet Rumi lived. It fragmented into beyliks after becoming a Mongol vassal.
Key facts
| Dates | 1077 – 1308 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Anatolia & Caucasus |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capitals | Nicaea (İznik), Konya |
| Founder | Suleiman ibn Qutalmish |
| Religion(s) | Sunni Islam |
Before & after
Preceded by
Great Seljuk Empire Byzantine Empire (Eastern Roman Empire) Danishmendids
Followed by
Ottoman Empire Ilkhanate Karamanids Germiyanids Candar dynasty (Isfendiyarids)
In the Islamic timeline
- Tasawwuf (Sufism) — Konya was home to Jalal al-Din Rumi, whose followers formed the Mevlevi order.
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.