The Seljuk Empire, from 1037 CE to 1194 CE, spanned vast territories across the Middle East, Central Asia, and Anatolia. The Seljuks were instrumental in spreading Islam and fostering the Persian cultural renaissance.Islamic mythology, particularly stories from the Quran, was central during the Seljuk era. Angels, jinn, and legendary creatures like the Buraq, a heavenly steed, played important roles in the spiritual life of the empire.