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The Anatolian Exploration Expedition was the first military movement by the Seljuks toward Anatolia, carried out in the early 11th century by Çağrı Bey. This expedition holds a significant place in historical literature as the first serious military initiative that prepared the ground for the Turkish settlement in Anatolia. Historical Background The Seljuks settled in the Khurasan region at the end of the 10th century, where they found themselves caught between the Ghaznavids and the Karakhanids