The stable Seljuq amirate in eastern central Iran served as a refuge for political exiles and those seeking military assistance.
[2] Arslan-Shah's diplomatic engagements extended to Yazd, where he interceded on behalf of the final members of the Kakuyid family, who held their fiefs in the region.
[3] Notably, when Bahram-Shah sought military assistance, Arslan-Shah, acknowledging Sanjar as the senior representative of the Seljuqs in eastern Iran, declined direct involvement.
Ultimately, it was through Sanjar's assistance that Bahram-Shah ascended to the throne at Ghazna in 1117, illustrating the complex dynamics and diplomatic intricacies of the time.
A dispute over the future succession escalated, leading to a burst of aggression from Arslan-Shah's assertive and capable son, Muhammad.