The third volume of the novel ‘The Great Seljuks’ by Turkmen historian and national writer Yazmyrat Mammedy has been added to the collection of historical fiction lovers, according to the online publication ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’.

The first two volumes have already gained popularity among readers, immersing them in the history of the Oguz and the formation of the Seljuk Empire. The new book covers the period of the formation of the Seljuk state, revealing the strategic interaction between the brothers Chagry-bek and Togrul-bek. By decision of the Great Council, Chagry-bek remains in Merv, controlling Khorasan, while Togrul-bek establishes a centre of power in the city of Rey and launches large-scale military campaigns.

A separate chapter is devoted to the reign of Sultan Alp Arslan. The author describes in detail his military successes and outstanding strategic decisions. The narrative culminates in the Battle of Manzikert, where Alp Arslan won a decisive victory over the troops of the Byzantine Emperor Roman IV Diogenes, captured him and earned the title ‘Sultan of Sultans’.

The novel ‘The Great Seljuks’ combines a rich historical narrative with accessible language. The publication is accompanied by original illustrations that allow readers to immerse themselves more deeply in the atmosphere of the era described, notes journalist Svetlana Chirtsova.