Atsiz was a flexible politician and ruler, and was able to maneuver between the powerful Sultan Sanjar and equally powerful Yelü Dashi. He continued the land-gathering policy initiated by his predecessors, annexing Jand and Mangyshlak to Khwarazm.
Atsiz was a flexible politician and ruler, able to navigate between the powerful Sultan Sanjar and equally powerful Yelü Dashi. He continued the land-grabbing policy of his predecessors, annexing Jand and Mangyshlak to Khwarazm.