KARASI DYNASTY

Turkmen dynasty (c. 130060) that ruled in the Balikesir-anakkale region of western Anatolia. Founded by Karasi, a frontier ruler under Seljuq suzerainty, the principality had two branches, with their respective centres in Balikesir and Bergama (Pergamum). Of the sons of Karasi, Demirhan was defeated by the Ottoman ruler Orhan, and Balikesir was annexed (c. 1345). The coastal region of anakkale-Troy was ruled by Karasi Sleyman. His territory was incorporated into the Ottoman Empire c. 1360.