The first crusades began when the Seljuk Turks Conquered Constantinople.
In the eleventh century, the Byzantine Empire faced significant threats from both internal and external sources. Externally, the Seljuk Turks began encroaching on Byzantine territories, culminating in the decisive Battle of Manzikert in 1071, which resulted in the loss of much of Anatolia. Internally, the empire struggled with political instability, civil strife, and a decline in central authority, which weakened its ability to respond effectively to these external pressures. Additionally, the rising power of the Normans in the west further complicated the empire's position, leading to territorial losses in southern Italy.
The rule of Commudus marked the beginning of decline of the Roman Empire. A sudden rise in inflation during his reign damaged the credit market. This led to reduced distance trade, a disrupting of Rome's mining operations and the transfer of gold outside the empire by invading enemies, all served to diminish the money supply and banking.
The Middle Ages began after the collapse of the Roman Empire.
The Seljuk Turks' expansion into Byzantine territory and their capture of Jerusalem in the late 11th century heightened tensions between Christians and Muslims. Their military victories, particularly the defeat of the Byzantine Empire at the Battle of Manzikert in 1071, prompted Byzantine Emperor Alexios I to seek help from the West. This request for assistance ultimately led Pope Urban II to call for the First Crusade in 1095, with the objective of reclaiming Jerusalem and aiding the Byzantines against the Seljuks.
The Mali Empire began to decline.
The Crusades began soon after the Seljuk Turks threatened the Byzantine Empire, a Christian nation and a key ally of Western Europe. The Seljuk Turks' conquests in Anatolia and their capture of Jerusalem sparked a call for the Crusades to reclaim these territories.
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The first crusades began when the Seljuk Turks Conquered Constantinople.
The Ottoman state began as one of many small Turkish states that emerged in Asia Minor during the breakdown of the empire of the Seljuk Turks.
the british began to gain control of India
Duty to the state was emphasised in Roman culture. When this "munus" or civic duty began to be dispensed with, the empire began its decline.Duty to the state was emphasised in Roman culture. When this "munus" or civic duty began to be dispensed with, the empire began its decline.Duty to the state was emphasised in Roman culture. When this "munus" or civic duty began to be dispensed with, the empire began its decline.Duty to the state was emphasised in Roman culture. When this "munus" or civic duty began to be dispensed with, the empire began its decline.Duty to the state was emphasised in Roman culture. When this "munus" or civic duty began to be dispensed with, the empire began its decline.Duty to the state was emphasised in Roman culture. When this "munus" or civic duty began to be dispensed with, the empire began its decline.Duty to the state was emphasised in Roman culture. When this "munus" or civic duty began to be dispensed with, the empire began its decline.Duty to the state was emphasised in Roman culture. When this "munus" or civic duty began to be dispensed with, the empire began its decline.Duty to the state was emphasised in Roman culture. When this "munus" or civic duty began to be dispensed with, the empire began its decline.
There are many reasons the Egyptian empire began to decline. However, the biggest reason was invasion. They were invaded by the Persians around 1200 BC.
The Songhai Empire began to rise in the late 15th century, around the 1460s, following the decline of the Mali Empire. It reached its peak in the 16th century, particularly under the reign of Sunni Ali and his successor Askia Muhammad. The empire began to decline in the late 16th century and ultimately fell in 1591 after the Moroccan invasion, marking the end of its dominance in West Africa.
In the eleventh century, the Byzantine Empire faced significant threats from both internal and external sources. Externally, the Seljuk Turks began encroaching on Byzantine territories, culminating in the decisive Battle of Manzikert in 1071, which resulted in the loss of much of Anatolia. Internally, the empire struggled with political instability, civil strife, and a decline in central authority, which weakened its ability to respond effectively to these external pressures. Additionally, the rising power of the Normans in the west further complicated the empire's position, leading to territorial losses in southern Italy.
Alexander the Great's empire began to change significantly after his death in 323 BCE. His untimely passing left a power vacuum, leading to the Wars of the Diadochi, where his generals, known as the Diadochi, fought for control over different parts of the empire. This struggle resulted in the fragmentation of his vast empire into several Hellenistic kingdoms, including the Seleucid Empire, the Ptolemaic Kingdom, and others, which marked the decline of unified control and the beginning of a new political landscape.
It is unclear who is meant by "the commoners". If the question is referring to the indigenous population of Anatolia, that initially resisted the Seljuk incursions from what is now Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, these people were absorbed into the Seljuk Empire. Under Seljuk and Ottoman Occupation, these people who were originally Byzantine citizens, began to identify as Turks, speak Turkish as their native language, practice Sunni Islam instead of Orthodox Christianity. This Anatolian population remains to this day and constitutes the majority of the current Turkish population. Of course, there were those former Byzantine citizens who had unique identities that were not lost under Seljuk conquest, such as the Armenians and the Kurds.