Zengi Flashcards
1
Q
Which muslim lands did he hold?
A
- 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
2
Q
What were his aims?
A
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
3
Q
How did he contribute to the weakening of Outremer?
A
1144, took advantage of division between Joscelin and Raymond and attacked Edessa - fell 1144
4
Q
When did he die and what was the significance of Zengi?
A
- 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
5
Q
What was Zengi’s reputation?
A
reputation for ruthlessness against his own men - much of his career was spent fighting fellow muslims
