Consolidation of Saladin’s Power in Egypt and Syria, 1169–84 (Edexcel A-Level History): Flashcards
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Period of Saladin's consolidation of power
Period of Saladin's consolidation of power
1169-1184
Date Saladin became vizier of Egypt
Date Saladin became vizier of Egypt
26 March 1169
Role of vizier in Egyptian government
Role of vizier in Egyptian government
Chief minister with actual power on behalf of caliph
Salhiyya
Salhiyya
Military corps loyal directly to Saladin personally
When Saladin ended Fatimid dynasty
When Saladin ended Fatimid dynasty
10 September 1171
Date of Nur ad-Din's death
Date of Nur ad-Din's death
15 May 1174
When Saladin took control of Damascus
When Saladin took control of Damascus
28 October 1174
3 pillars of Saladin's Egyptian consolidation
3 pillars of Saladin's Egyptian consolidation
Family, Force, Finance
When Aleppo formally surrendered to Saladin
When Aleppo formally surrendered to Saladin
11 June 1183
Battle of Mont Gisard (1177) significance
Battle of Mont Gisard (1177) significance
Saladin's notable defeat by Franks; lost 1,000 men