Malik-Shah I

Seljuk Sultan during the Golden Age

Malik-Shah I - Seljuk Sultan during the Golden Age
Born

1055
970 years ago

Died

November 19th, 1092
932 years ago — 37 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Persia

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Ruled as the Sultan of the Seljuk Empire from 1072 until death in 1092. Oversaw a period marked by significant cultural and scientific advancements, often associated with the flourishing of Persian literature and architecture. His reign witnessed the establishment of major institutions, including the Nizamiyya schools, which played a crucial role in higher education in the Islamic world. Successfully expanded the empire's territories and strengthened its political structure.

Established the Nizamiyya educational system

Expanded the Seljuk Empire's territories

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