Musa Yabghu | |
|---|---|
| Era | The middle ages |
| Father | Seljuk Bey |
| Family | Seljuk family |
Musa Yabghu (Bayḡu in some sources)[1] orMusa Ibn Seljuk was a Turkish ruler from theSeljuk family and one of the four sons ofSeljuk Bey.[2] His brotherArslan Yabghu wanted to lead the family when he was captured by theGhaznavids, but was overshadowed by his nephewsTughril andChaghri, who took charge of eastern affairs in the family council that met after theBattle of Dandanaqan. His son Hasan (Abu Ali Hassan) Bey was killed by the Georgians in an operation in eastern Anatolia in 1047.[citation needed]
Persian sources indicate that during his long life he was involved in a series of conflicts between the Seljuks and the Ghaznavids, and after the Battle of Dandanaqan and during the division of lands between the Seljuq dynasty,Herat, Bost,Sistan and their surrounding areas were handed over to him. Musa traveled to Sistan in 1040 AD (432 AH) and 1042 AD (434 AH) respectively, each time returning toKhorasan after a short stop in that region. His third trip to Sistan in 1051 AD (443 AH) coincided with the Ghaznavid invasions to occupy and destroy it. He capturedZaranj in this year, but retreated to Herat as a result of violent attacks by the Ghaznavids. In 1053 AD (445 AH), he settled in the citadel of General Sistan, and during the reign of Tughrul, the areas ruled by Musa expanded and he obtained the titles of"Mu'izzal-Dawla Musa" (Arabic:معز الدولة موسي) andAmir al-Mu'minin. But later, he rebelled during the time ofAlp Arslan, but he was defeated and brought to him. Alp Arslan did not punish him and was content to be close to him.[2]
Details about the last years of his life are not known. But he died after 1064.[1][2]