ABSTRACT
Sultan Sanjar was one of the rulers of the Saljuq dynasty who enjoyed long life, pleasant existence, spreading renown, wealth amassing, conquest of countries, destruction of opponents, quieting of servants, well-ordered troops, victory and attaining his desires. He was God-fearing, modest, a generous benefactor, friend of the people and military commander. He understood well the aura of great kings, the customs of the Khosroes, the elements of world rulership and the principles of empire. At all times he upheld the dignity of the realm, and, although he was artless in small matters, he nevertheless had correct views and sound intentions. When he was at the head of the army and giving battle to the enemy, he held the rules and details of these things as necessary conditions.
