The apical ancestor of the Seljuqs was their beg, Seljuk, who was reputed to have served in the Khazar army, under whom, circa 950, they migrated to Khwarezm, near the city of Jend, where they converted to Islam.
Strămoșul legendar al selgiucizilor a fost Seljuq beg, care a servit în armata hazară, care în jurul anului 950 au migrat în Khwarezm, în apropiere de orașul Jend, unde s-au convertit la Islam.