Leaders of Islam Flashcards
When was Zengi made governor of Mosul?
1127
How did Zengi take control of Aleppo?
He married Ridwan’s daughter and won the blessing of the people
Who was the first Muslim leader to realise the words of jihad?
Zengi
What would Zengi do on arriving in a city?
He would sleep in a tent outside the walls instead of finding a luxurious palace
What was considered the start of the Islamic counter-crusade?
Il Ghazi’s victory at the Battle of the Field of Blood on 28th June 1119
Who did Zengi make treaties with and why?
Joscelin, to have a free hand to fight against his Muslim rivals in the area
How did Zengi take control of Aleppo?
He married Ridwan’s daughter and became ruler after Ridwan’s death in 1113
Why did Zengi turn away from Damascus as a viable target?
The alliance between Unur and Jerusalem made the attack too difficult
Why was capturing Edessa a viable plan for Zengi?
It was the first crusader state and acted as a buffer for the other states, absorbing Muslim raids. An attack would leave Edessa vulnerable
How is it thought Zengi died?
After a night of drinking Zengi threatened a servant, who was scared of punishment in the morning, so killed his master to avoid punishment
Who was Nureddin’s brother and where did he inherit?
Saphadin; Mosul
What benefits would Nureddin gain if he captured Damascus?
The agricultural lands could feed his men, the taxes raised from the trade through Damascus would pay them, and he needed the people of Damascus to meet his men’s needs
Why did the crusaders withdraw their siege of Damascus?
The alliance between Unur and Nureddin
When was the Battle of Inab, who fought and who won?
June 1149; Nureddin and Raymond of Poitiers; Nureddin
What put an end to the Mosul-Aleppo-Damascus alliance?
Unur (August 1149) and Saphadin’s (November 1149) deaths and the new ruler of Damascus, Abaq, seeking an alliance with the Franks
Who was in charge of Mosul after Saphadin’s death in 1149?
Qutbeddin
How did Nureddin take control of Damascus?
He blockaded Damascus, starving it and making Abaq unpopular, before entering with gifts of food
In what year did Nureddin become ill and there was a series of earthquakes?
1157
When did Nureddin make a treaty with Manuel and what did the treaty involve?
1157; Manuel would help Nureddin against the Seljuk Turks in Anatolia, and putting an end to the Byzantine-Frankish raids into his territory
What happened in 1149 that made Egypt vulnerable?
The adult caliph died, leaving child-caliphs to rule
What weakened the position of Egypt in 1153?
The Franks captured Ascalon
When did Shawar become vizier of Egypt?
December 1162
Who did Nureddin send to Egypt?
Shirkuh, his general
When did the Frankish and Muslim armies meet during the conflict over Egypt?
1164 and 1167
