Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Карс" in Russian language version.
The seat of an independent Armenian principality during the 9th and 10th centuries, Kars was captured by the Seljuqs in the 11th century. Taken by the Mongols in the 13th century and by Timur (Tamerlane) in 1387, it was incorporated into the Ottoman Empire in 1514.
As indicated already, Armenian formed an important component in a number of cities in Anatolia within the Seljuq sphere, such as Sivas and Kayseri, and constituted the majority in others like Erzincan and Erzurum, as well as in those further east like Ani and Kars.
As indicated already, Armenian formed an important component in a number of cities in Anatolia within the Seljuq sphere, such as Sivas and Kayseri, and constituted the majority in others like Erzincan and Erzurum, as well as in those further east like Ani and Kars.
The seat of an independent Armenian principality during the 9th and 10th centuries, Kars was captured by the Seljuqs in the 11th century. Taken by the Mongols in the 13th century and by Timur (Tamerlane) in 1387, it was incorporated into the Ottoman Empire in 1514.
