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The Seljuk Turks replaced the Abbasids by gradually gaining power in the 11th century as they expanded into the Middle East. Initially serving as mercenaries for the Abbasid caliphate, they eventually seized control of key territories, including Baghdad, in 1055. Their military prowess and administrative skills allowed them to establish a vast empire, while the Abbasids retained a symbolic religious authority. This shift marked the transition from a fragmented caliphate to a more centralized Turkish rule.

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