Abstract:

After the Manzikert Victory in 1071, Turk rushing into Anatolia started. As a result of this, some coastal cities of the Black Sea and Sinope were captured. The Turkey Seljuks , aimed to produce the unity of Turks in Anatolia, first achieved keeping the East and the South-east region united, then turned towards the North of Anatolia so as to rescue there from the capture. At the time of Sultan İzz ad-Din Kaykaus I , The Turkey Seljuks reached their aim with the conquest of Sinope where was great importance in commerce, so that the state regained its previous borders. The rushing to conquer towards the Black Sea continued during the time of Sultan Ala ad-Din Kayqubadh I. At this time, within the conquest of Sudak, the connection was formed between the Turk and Crimea coasts. As a result of all these, Seljuk Turks became an important power in the Black Sea and environs where commerce was very active.

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