Nur ad-Din’s Growing Rift with Saladin (Edexcel A-Level History): Flashcards
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Leader who unified Muslim Syria by 1154
Leader who unified Muslim Syria by 1154
Nur ad-Din
Battle of Harim date & result
Battle of Harim date & result
Aug 1164; captured Bohemond III & Raymond III of Antioch/Tripoli
Egypt's 3 strategic values for Nur ad-Din
Egypt's 3 strategic values for Nur ad-Din
Wealth, Alexandria port, military manpower
Dynasty controlling Egypt (rival caliphate)
Dynasty controlling Egypt (rival caliphate)
Fatimid
Date Saladin became vizier of Egypt
Date Saladin became vizier of Egypt
26 March 1169
Salhiyya
Salhiyya
Military corps loyal to Saladin alone
Saladin's father Ayyub's position in Egypt
Saladin's father Ayyub's position in Egypt
Egypt's treasurer
Sept 1171: Saladin's action at Shaubak
Sept 1171: Saladin's action at Shaubak
Retreated before meeting Nur ad-Din
1173: Saladin's response to financial audit demand
1173: Saladin's response to financial audit demand
Sent extravagant gifts instead of tribute
Nur ad-Din's death date & consequence
Nur ad-Din's death date & consequence
May 1174; prevented invasion of Egypt to expel Saladin