The Tents of the Saljuqs

Bibliographic Data

ID20073558
AuthorsDavid Durand-Guedy, David Durand‐Guédy (0000-0002-2849-9099, corresponding author)
Year2013
Pages149-189
Publication date2013-01-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeCHAPTER
VenueTurko-Mongol rulers, cities and city life (SOURCE_BOOK)
PublisherBrill (PUBLISHER • NL)
DOI10.1163/9789004257009_006
OpenAlexW2294747080
ISBN9789004257009
LanguageEN
Citations received7

This chapter aims to define as precisely as possible the various elements of Saljuq royal tentage as it appears in the sources. It emphasises the symbolic dimension of the tent in the Great Saljuq sultanate. The chapter seeks to establish to what extent the tent remained a key feature in the lifestyle of the Saljuqs generation after generation. The author argues that the tent remained the dwelling of the Saljuqs throughout the 156 years of their rule in Iran, as well as the symbol of their kingship, and that from that perspective this dynasty falls fully within the Turko-Mongol tradition. Keywords:Iran; Saljuq royal tentage; Turko-Mongol tradition

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