He allied with the Anatolian Seljuks and pressed Byzantium by both land and sea. The Byzantine Emperor Alexios I eventually persuaded Kilij Arslan to have Çaka killed (1092). This was the Turks' first access to the Aegean.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was The Seljuks Reach the Aegean: Çaka Bey and İzmir?
- The Turkmen bey Çaka took İzmir and formed a small naval force, mounting expeditions against Chios, Lesbos and Rhodes.
- When did The Seljuks Reach the Aegean: Çaka Bey and İzmir happen?
- 1081 CE
- Where did The Seljuks Reach the Aegean: Çaka Bey and İzmir take place?
- İzmir / Ege