togrul

Updated: May 26, 2025

The myriads of Turkish horse overspread a frontier of six hundred miles from Tauris to Arzeroum, and the blood of one hundred and thirty thousand Christians was a grateful sacrifice to the Arabian prophet. Yet the arms of Togrul did not make any deep or lasting impression on the Greek empire.

Edward Gibbon - History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 5

Another half century has passed since this was written, and the Turkish power has now completed its eighth century since Togrul Beg, the first Seljukian Sultan; and what has been the fruit of so long a duration? Just about the time of Togrul Beg, flourished William, Duke of Normandy; he passed over to take possession of England; compare the England of the Conquest with the England of this day.

John Henry Newman - Historical Sketches, Volume I (of 3): The Turks in Their Relation to Europe; Marcus Tullius Cicero; Apollonius of Tyana; Primitive Christianity

As Togrul executed and enlarged this important trust, he was called to the deliverance of the caliph Cayem, and obeyed the holy summons, which gave a new kingdom to his arms. In the palace of Bagdad, the commander of the faithful still slumbered, a venerable phantom.

Edward Gibbon - History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 5

Part I. The Turks Of The House Of Seljuk. Their Revolt Against Mahmud Conqueror Of Hindostan. Togrul Subdues Persia, And Protects The Caliphs. Defeat And Captivity Of The Emperor Romanus Diogenes By Alp Arslan. Power And Magnificence Of Malek Shah. Conquest Of Asia Minor And Syria. State And Oppression Of Jerusalem. Pilgrimages To The Holy Sepulchre.

Edward Gibbon - History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 5