Arslan Shah I was

Seljuk Seljuk (, ''Selcuk'') or Saljuq (, ''Saljūq'') may refer to: * Seljuk Empire (1051–1153), a medieval empire in the Middle East and central Asia * Seljuk dynasty (c. 950–1307), the ruling dynasty of the Seljuk Empire and subsequent polities * S ...

Sultan of Kerman from 1101–1142, a city in Iran situated at the center of

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province. Located in a large and flat plain, this city is placed 1,076 km (669 mi) south of the Iranian capital,

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Reign

Arslan began his reign from 1101. Despite Muhammad bin Ibrahim's limited account, Arslan-Shah's reign seems to have been relatively peaceful and uneventful. He is noted for supporting scholars and the ulema, contributing to Kerman's commercial prosperity during this period. The Persian Gulf's chaos and piracy redirected trade overland, expanding the trading suburb of the capital. The stable Seljuq amirate in eastern central Iran served as a refuge for political exiles and those seeking military assistance. Arslan-Shah also played a role in aiding the Ghaznavid Bahram-Shah, son of Mas'ud III. Arslan-Shah's diplomatic engagements extended to Yazd, where he interceded on behalf of the final members of the Kakuyid family, who held their fiefs in the region. Subsequently, as a testament to his involvement and perhaps as a result of negotiations, Arslan-Shah was granted ownership of Yazd by one of the Kakuyid claimants. He strategically maintained connections with the Great Seljuqs during his rule in Kerman. Despite his autonomous position, Arslan-Shah was meticulous in respecting the authority of

Ahmad Sanjar Sanjar (, ; full name: ''Muizz ad-Dunya wa ad-Din Adud ad-Dawlah Abul-Harith Ahmad Sanjar ibn Malik-Shah'') (6 November 1086 – 8 May 1157) was the Seljuq ruler of Khorasan from 1097 until 1118,Muhammad I Tapar Muhammad I Tapar (, ; 20 January 1082 – 18 April 1118), was the sultan of the Seljuk Empire from 1105 to 1118. He was a son of Malik-Shah I () and Taj al-Din Khatun Safariya. Reign Muhammad was born in 20 January 1082. He succeeded his nephew, ...

. He had four sons, Muammad, who succeeded him in 1142, Toghril, Kirman-Shah and Saljuk-Shah. Kirman-Shah's daughter was married to Seljuk Sultan Muhammad II and after his death to his cousin Sultan Arslan-Shah.

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