Anatolian Seljuk Sultan IV Kilic Arslan

2026-08-24

<p>Rükneddin Kılıç Arslan IV stood out on the Seljuk throne under the auspices of the Mongols. Vizier Pervâne Muîniddin's relationship with Süleyman shaped his reign. He ruled under the pressure of brotherly quarrels and Ilkhanate, and his murder in 1266 showed the harsh face of the Pervane period. He had the title of Sultan, but the decisions were mostly based on Tabriz. Economic crises and rebellions increased in Anatolia.Kılıç Arslan is a tragic example of puppet rule. Yet he carried the dynastic chain for a while longer.</p>