Anatolian Seljuk Sultan II Kilic Arslan

2026-08-18

<p>II. Kılıç Arslan is known for his 1176 Myyokefalon Victory. It largely ended Byzantium's hope of reclaiming Anatolia. Danişmend annexed his lands to the Seljuks. His division of the country among his sons at the end of his reign caused new turmoil. Nevertheless, their military success is a turning point in Anatolian Turkish history. Political weight has increased in Konya. The ground was prepared for the development of the trade and caravanserai network.Kılıç Arslan is the harbinger of both the conqueror and the late division. His victory increased Seljuk self-confidence.</p>