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Ilghazi Consolidates Artuqid Rule
In 1114 Ilghazi ibn Artuq succeeded his father Sukman as emir of Mardin, uniting Artuqid power in northern Mesopotamia and southeastern Anatolia.
Timeline
- 1114Mardin · Mardin ProvinceAfter his father Sukman's death, Ilghazi inherited the emirate of Mardin, becoming the most powerful heir of the Artuqid family and beginning to integrate the family's scattered territories and armies.
- 1114–1115Northern Mesopotamia · MesopotamiaThrough conquering neighboring fortresses, winning over tribal forces, and maneuvering with the Seljuk Sultanate, Ilghazi gradually established Artuqid dominance in northern Mesopotamia, laying the foundation for later confrontation with the Crusader states.
Sources
- Ibn al-Qalanisi, Dhayl tarikh Dimashq (Continued Chronicle of Damascus) — Ibn al-Qalanisi
- The Artuqid Dynasty: A Political and Military History