The growth of Muslim power, 1144-69 (AQA A-Level History): Flashcards
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Dates of Edessa's siege and fall
Dates of Edessa's siege and fall
28 Nov - 24 Dec 1144
Zengi's title/position
Zengi's title/position
Atabeg (governor) of Mosul & Aleppo
What did fall of Edessa catalyse?
What did fall of Edessa catalyse?
Second Crusade
Title Zengi earned after military victories
Title Zengi earned after military victories
'Defender of the faith'
Who succeeded Zengi in 1146?
Who succeeded Zengi in 1146?
His son Nur ad-Din
When Nur ad-Din captured Damascus
When Nur ad-Din captured Damascus
1154
Who succeeded Shirkuh as Fatimid vizier in 1169?
Who succeeded Shirkuh as Fatimid vizier in 1169?
Saladin (his nephew)
Saladin's initial relationship to Nur ad-Din
Saladin's initial relationship to Nur ad-Din
Vassal
When Nur ad-Din died
When Nur ad-Din died
1173
What did Saladin complete that was Nur ad-Din's goal?
What did Saladin complete that was Nur ad-Din's goal?
Recapturing Jerusalem