Nomadic Empires (Turks and Mongols)

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  • 1055

    Tughril Beg Named Sultan

    In 1055, Tughril Beg, a nomadic Saljuq Turk, was named sultan of the Abbasid caliphate. From then on, the original caliphates were mere figureheads, while the Saljuqs acted as the actual rulers of the Abbasid state.
  • 1071

    Battle of Manzikert

    A decisive battle between the nomadic Saljuq Turks and the Byzantine Empire. The Saljuqs defeated and severely demoralized the Byzantine troops, allowing the Saljuqs to have free rein over most of Anatolia. This weakened Byzantium and ultimately led to its demise.
  • Period: 1206 to 1227

    Reign of Chinggis Khan

  • Period: 1211 to 1234

    Mongol Conquest of Northern China

  • Period: 1219 to 1221

    Mongol Conquest of Persia

  • Period: 1237 to 1241

    Mongol Conquest of Russia

  • 1258

    Mongol Conquest of Baghdad

    Hülegü, Khubilai Khan's brother, captured Baghdad in 1258. They massacred many residents of the city, and planned to continue to Syria. However, Muslim forces from Egypt stopped them and prevented Mongol expansion further in Southwest Asia.
  • Period: 1264 to 1279

    Mongol Conquest of Southern China

  • Period: 1264 to 1294

    Reign of Khubilai Khan

  • Period: 1279 to 1368

    Yuan Dynasty

  • 1295

    Conversion of Ilkhan Ghazan to Islam

    When Ilkhan Ghazan converted to Islam, it prompted many other Mongols to do the same. This led to Islam being held in an elevated status in the Ilkhanate, while believers of other religions were massacred.
  • Period: 1336 to 1405

    Life of Tamerlane

  • 1453

    Ottoman Conquest of Constantinople