What Happened This Year 1055

Born in 1055

Malik-Shah I

Seljuk Sultan during the Golden Age
Born
1055 970 years ago
Died
November 19th, 1092 932 years ago — 37 years old

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.

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