Artuk Bey was one of the commanders of the Great Seljuk Empire, he took part in the conquest of Anatolia and captured the Yeilrmak valley in 1074.
Artuk Bey was one of the commanders of the Great Seljuk Empire army during the Battle of Manzikert in 1071. After the battle, he took part in the conquest of Anatolia on behalf of the Seljuk Empire. He captured the Yesilrmak valley in 1074. 
