Altun Jan Khatun

Altun Jan Khatun
BornKhwarezm (?)
DiedDecember 1060 (1061-01)
Zanjan, Seljuk Empire
Burial
Rey, Iran
Spouse
IssueAnushirwan
HouseSeljuq (by marriage)
ReligionIslam

Altun Jan Khatun (died December 1060) was the principal consort of Sultan Tughril I, the founder of the Seljuk Empire, ruling from 1037 to 1063. She was a highly influential and benevolent woman. She also wielded influence in state affairs and had a significant impact on Toghril’s decisions.

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