Islamic politics in the Muslim Near East, c.1119-1149 Flashcards
Which regent of Aleppo had been murdered in 1117, allowing Il-Ghazi to take control?
Lu’lu
Which capable Fatimid vizier was killed by the Assassins in 1121?
Al-Afdal
At which battle in 1123 were the Fatimids decisively defeated, ending the threat from them for decades?
Yibneh
At which battle in June 1119 were the forces of Roger of Antioch annihilated in by Il-Ghazi?
Field of Blood
Which Aleppan preacher helped to raise the morale of Muslim forces before the Field of Blood?
Ibn al-Khashshab
Which vice did Il-Ghazi have that limited his appeal as a Muslim role model?
Alcoholism
At which battle in August 1119 were Il-Ghazi’s forces defeated by Baldwin II and Pons?
Hab
When did Il-Ghazi die, leading to the succession of his nephew Balak?
1122
Who captured Joscelin I of Edessa in 1122 and Baldwin II of Jerusalem in 1123?
Balak
When was Baldwin II forced to abandon his siege of Aleppo after Aqsonqur’s arrival?
January 1125
Which ruler of Mosul was killed by the Assassins in 1126 shortly after being made ruler of Aleppo?
Aqsonqur
At which battle did Baldwin II defeat Aqsonqur in June 1125?
Azaz
Conflict between Joscelin I of Edessa and which other Frankish ruler prevented an attack on Aleppo in 1126?
Bohemond II
In what year did Zengi become the ruler of Mosul?
1127
In what year did Zengi become the de facto ruler of Aleppo?
1128
After whose death in 1128 were the Assassins/Nizari forced out of Damascus?
Tughtegin
Which military order joined the unsuccessful Frankish siege of Damascus in November 1129?
Templars
Which ruler of Damascus died from wounds inflicted by the Assassins in 1132?
Buri
Which warrior emerged as the de facto ruler of Damascus from 1132 until his death in 1149?
Unur
In what year did Zengi first besiege Damascus but was unsuccessful due to Unur’s actions?
1135