In 1071, a small nomadic dynasty—named the Seljuks after their founder—fought a battle against Byzantine forces under the ...

In the late 10th century, a nomadic chief named Seljuk broke away from his Khazar overlords in the north of the Caspian Sea.

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It became the stronghold of the Al Saud dynasty and the center of the Wahhabi ... In the 9th century, the Abbasid Caliphate moved its capital from Baghdad to Samarra, hoping to establish a city free ...

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Later in the Abbasid era, as described by Al Maqrizi, Eid became grander, particularly in Baghdad and Cairo, where there were colourful markets, musical performances, and poetry recitations.