Familial Obligations in the Seljuk Military
The sultan (Tughril I) ordered his soldiers to prepare [themselves] and to send to bring their tents, children and families to Iraq and to head to Syria with him. They said, This land is ruined, there is neither food nor fodder here and we have no funds left. We cannot stay [indefinitely] on the backs of horses. What if our families, horses and beasts come, but our absence becomes drawn out? We must visit our families, so we are asking for permission to return to them and to go back to the place which is assigned to us.
According to the excerpt, what role did familial obligations play in Seljuk military operations?
A
Influenced strategic decisions more than battlefield tactics
B
Diminished the morale among troops, leading to desertion
C
Limited the soldiers’ mobility due to familial concerns
D
Enhanced cohesion within ranks through shared responsibilities
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