He was a son of Malik Shah I and participated in the succession wars against his three brothers and one uncle, namely Mahmud I, Barkiyaruq, Malik Shah II and Mehmed I. From 1097, Ahmed Sanjar was the ruler of most of Persia, his capital being situated in Khorasan. A number of rulers revolted against him and the Great Seljuk Empire split.
Ahmed Sanjar was captured by Turkmennomads in 1153 and was held captive until 1156. He died the following year.
Sheik Ahmed Yassin, former leader of Palestinian Hamas.
AhmedSanjar, a ruler of the Seljuk Turks.
Ahmed (Arabian Nights), a prince in the "Arabian Nights," noted for a magic tent which would expand so as to shelter an army, and contract so that it could go into one's pocket.