Talk:Kaykaus I

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[edit] Names

Kay Kaus I gives 200 English language hits, against 590 for Keykavus I. I moved the page to Keykavus I. Izzeddin Keykavus I seems better still. Cretanforever 20:39, 21 June 2007 (UTC)

The laqab, or honorific, Izzeddin or 'Izz al-Din, is helpful to know, but not strictly important for identifying this ruler. Such laqabs are used throughout the period, and the title 'Izz al-Din, “Glory of Religion,” is assigned to several notable figures in the Seljuq line as well as many contemporaries outside the dynasty.

The English language academic literature and, significantly, numismatic catalogues are satisfied to identify the sultan as either “Kaykaus” or “Kayka’us”. The former seems more elegant. Those with the requisite linguistic skills will not need to consult Wikipedia.

I fail to recognize the value of Google hits in the proper naming of things. Aramgar 22:29, 24 July 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Photo

I took a photograph of the remarkable bilingual inscription in Sinop. The inscription per se is an interesting monument to Kayka'us and his age. I would like to donate the photo but have observed the problems of others in posting images. Please help. Aramgar 21:22, 23 July 2007 (UTC) Done. Aramgar (talk) 20:25, 28 January 2008 (UTC)