- Selçuklu Medeniyeti Araştırmaları Dergisi
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- Diplomatic Actors During the Seljuk Period: Envoys
Diplomatic Actors During the Seljuk Period: Envoys
Authors : Hasan Yenidoğan
Pages : 71-85
Doi:10.47702/sema.2023.32
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Publication Date : 2023-12-31
Article Type : Research
Abstract :Although many researches have been done on the Seljuk history, there has not been enough study on the Seljuk diplomacy, which is of such importance, until today. Although many studies have been conducted on the Seljuk history, it is thought that not enough studies have been done on the Seljuk diplomacy, which is of such importance, until today. As a result of the examinations made on the main sources, it was understood that the biggest actors in diplomacy, which are carried out as the art of negotiation, is the envoys. In this study, it was discussed whether there was an institution where ambassadors of great importance were trained. In this article, which aims to understand the characteristics of the envoys appointed during the Seljuk period, it is discussed who the envoys were chosen from, what kind of qualifications they had, and what their duties and powers were. In addition, due to the interest shown in gift-giving in diplomacy, what kind of gifts the envoys presented were discussed. In the last part of this study, what kind of welcoming ceremony was held for the envoys and the points that were considered in this process were given.Keywords : Elçi, diplomasi, resul, sefir, Selçuklular.