Zengi Flashcards

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Which muslim lands did he hold?

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  • He was the governor of Mosul
  • showed political skill when arranging marriage alliance with Ridwan of Aleppo’s daughter - allowed him to take control of the city in 1128
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What were his aims?

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his ultimate goal was the conquest of Damascus - unable to happen due to unrest in own lands and the alliance of Unur of Damascus and Jerusalem in the 1140s

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How did he contribute to the weakening of Outremer?

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1144, took advantage of division between Joscelin and Raymond and attacked Edessa - fell 1144

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When did he die and what was the significance of Zengi?

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  • Died 1146 and his lands were divided between his sons Nureddin and Saif ad-Din
  • First leader to use jihad to launch a military response to the crusader states
  • created an image of the leader of jihad by building Madrasas in his lands, taking title ‘adornment of Islam’ and using Arabic scholars to legitimise power
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What was Zengi’s reputation?

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reputation for ruthlessness against his own men - much of his career was spent fighting fellow muslims

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