Saladin's Dominance In Muslim World 1169 - 1189 Flashcards
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Saladins placed members of his family in control of which 2 cities in 1175?
Homs and Hama
Saladins placed members of his family in control of Hama and Homs in 1175 after a military victory against who?
Sayf Al-Din to consolidate his position
Who was Saladin’s brother who was also a capable and loyal governor of Egypt between 1175 and 1183?
Al-Adil
When was Al-Adil a capable and loyal governor of Egypt between?
1175 and 1183
When was Taqi Al-din vizier of Egypt?
Between 1183 and 1185
Which of Saladin’s nephews replaced Turanshah in Damascus and was a capable governor there and then in Baalbek until his death in 1182?
Farrukh Shah
When did Saladin’s nephew, Farrukh Shah die?
1182
Who re asserted Ayyubid control over Yemen in 1182?
Tughtakin
Which brother of Saladin’s held Yemen for the dynasty until his death in 1182?
Tughtakin
When was Al-Adil placed in charge of Aleppo due to his proven loyalty and competence in Egypt?
Late 1183
Who did Saladin’s sister, Zumurrus married to, to greater bind him to the Ayyubids?
Muhammad ibn Shirkuh, emir of Homs
Who did Saladin’s sister, Rabia Khatun marry to cement his loyalty in the 1180s?
Gokbori
When was Saladin ill which meant his family were crucial in maintaining his authority at the seige of Aleppo?
1185-1186
Who became somewhat a disappointment to Saladin due to built up debts after his previous success in capturing Yemen in 1174?
Turanshah
How much debt did Turanshah leave to Saladin after his death?
200,000 dinars
Who was the govenor of Yemen from 1182?
Tughtakin
By which year we’re complaints made against Tughtakin (Saladin’s brother) for his mistreatment of pilgrims?
1189
Who plotted to exploit Saladin’s expected death in 1186 but then died himself from excess drinking?
Muhammed ibn Shirkuh
Saladin used military force to brutally put down which rebellion in August 1169?
Fatimid Nubian Regiments
When did Saladin defeat the forces of his rival, Sayf Al-Din at the Battle of Hama?
13 April 1175
Where did Saladin defeat the forces of his rival Sayf Al-Din on 13 April 1175?
Battle of Hama (Horns of Hama)
After his victory at the Horns of Hama, where did Saladin consolidate the territories he had taken in Syria?
Baalbek, Damascus, and Homs
Where was Sayf Al-Din defeated by Saladin on 22 April 1176?
Tell Sultan
When was the battle of Tell Sultan?
22 April 1176
