Alp Arslan
Tughril died childless in the city of Rey in what is now Iran. The succession of his nephew Suleiman was contested by Alp Arslan, both of them sons of his brother Chaghri. His cousin Kutalmish, who had been both a vital part of his campaigns and later a supporter of Inal's rebellion, also put forth a claim. Alp Arslan defeated Kutalmish and assumed the throne on April 27, 1064.