Alp Arslan

Alp Arslan, born Muhammad bin Dawud Chaghri, was the second sultan of the Seljuk Empire and great-grandson of Seljuk, the eponymous founder of the dynasty. He greatly expanded the Seljuk territory and consolidated his power, defeating rivals to the south and northwest, and his victory over the Byzantines at the Battle of Manzikert, in 1071, ushered in the Turkmen settlement of Anatolia.

For the ruler of Aleppo in 1113–14, see Alp Arslān al-Akhras.

Alp Arslan
  • Al-Sultan al-Mu'azzam
  • Malik al-Islam
  • Shahanshah
Miniature from the Majma al-Tawarikh by Hafiz Abru circa 1425; which depicts accession to the throne by Alp Arslan
Sultan of the Seljuk Empire
Reign4 October 1063 – 15 December 1072
PredecessorTughril
SuccessorMalik-Shah I
Born20 January 1029
(1 Muharram 420 AH)
Died24 November 1072(1072-11-24) (aged 43)
(10 Rabiʻ I 465 AH)
Barzam Fortress, near Amu Darya, Khwarezm
Spouse
  • Safariyya Khatun
  • Akka Khatun
  • Shah Khatun
  • Ummu Hifchaq
Issue
  • Malik-Shah I
  • Tutush I
  • Bori-Bars
  • Ayaz
  • Toghan-Shah
  • Arslan-Shah
  • Tekish
  • Sifri Khatun
  • Aisha Khatun
  • Zulaikha Khatun
  • Sara Khatun
  • Others two daughters
HouseHouse of Seljuk
FatherChaghri Beg
ReligionSunni Islam

Muhammad bin Dawud Chaghri's military prowess and fighting skills earned him the nickname Alp Arslan, which means "Heroic Lion" in Turkish.

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