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1. Asia Minor

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   Medieval and Ottoman Periods
   Beginning in the 11th century, Asia Minor experienced successive waves of invasion and conquest. The Seljuk Turks defeated Byzantine forces at the Battle of Manzikert in 1071 CE, marking the beginning of Turkish settlement in the region. Over the following centuries, various Turkish dynasties established themselves, gradually displacing Byzantine authority. The Ottoman Empire, which emerged in the late 13th century, eventually conquered all of Asia Minor by the mid-15th century, with the fall of Constantinopl…

2. Ghaznavids

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   The foundations of the empire began to shake shortly after Mahmud’s death. His successors struggled to maintain cohesion. The constant military drain into India, coupled with insufficient attention to the internal structure of the western territories, created vulnerabilities.
   The critical turning point came with the rise of the Seljuk Turks. In 1040 CE, the Seljuks decisively defeated the Ghaznavid forces at the Battle of Dandanaqan. This defeat resulted in the loss of all western Iranian territories (Khurasan and Rayy) to the Seljuks, effectively reducing the Gh…