Alp Arsalan (“Courageous Lion”)
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Alp-Arslan Alp-Arslan (“Courageous Lion”) (“Courageous Lion”) Second sultan of the Seljuq Turks (1063–72), Second sultan of the Seljuq Turks (1063–72), who inherited the Seljuq territories of Khorāsān and western Iran and who inherited the Seljuq territories of Khorāsān and western Iran and went on to conquer Georgia, Armenia, and much of Asia Minor (won from went on to conquer Georgia, Armenia, and much of Asia Minor (won from the Byzantines). the Byzantines). When Emperor Romanos IV was himself taken prisoner and conducted into When Emperor Romanos IV was himself taken prisoner and conducted into the presence of Alp Arslan. the presence of Alp Arslan. The following conversation is said to have taken place after Romanos The following conversation is said to have taken place after Romanos was brought as a prisoner before the Sultan: was brought as a prisoner before the Sultan:
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Alp-ArslanAlp-Arslan (“Courageous Lion”)(“Courageous Lion”)
Second sultan of the Seljuq Turks (1063–72), Second sultan of the Seljuq Turks (1063–72), who inherited the Seljuq territories of Khorāsān and western Iran and who inherited the Seljuq territories of Khorāsān and western Iran and went on to conquer Georgia, Armenia, and much of Asia Minor (won from went on to conquer Georgia, Armenia, and much of Asia Minor (won from the Byzantines).the Byzantines).
When Emperor Romanos IV was himself taken prisoner and conducted When Emperor Romanos IV was himself taken prisoner and conducted into the presence of Alp Arslan.into the presence of Alp Arslan.
The following conversation is said to have taken place after Romanos was The following conversation is said to have taken place after Romanos was brought as a prisoner before the Sultan:brought as a prisoner before the Sultan:
Alp ArslanAlp Arslan: "What would you do if I was brought before you as a : "What would you do if I was brought before you as a prisoner?"prisoner?"
RomanosRomanos: "Perhaps I'd kill you, or exhibit you in the streets of : "Perhaps I'd kill you, or exhibit you in the streets of Constantinople."Constantinople."
Alp ArslanAlp Arslan: "My punishment is far heavier. I forgive you, and set : "My punishment is far heavier. I forgive you, and set you free."you free."
Alp Arslan's victories changed the balance in near Asia Alp Arslan's victories changed the balance in near Asia completely in favour of the Seljuq Turks and Sunni Muslims.completely in favour of the Seljuq Turks and Sunni Muslims.
