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Sultan Salah Ul Deen Ayoubi: A Brave leader and Ruler
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Sultan Salah Ul Deen Ayoubi was one of the most famous Muslim rulers during the 12th century. He led the Muslims against the Crusaders and retook Jerusalem after 88 years of Crusader rule.
Early Life
Sultan Salah Ul Deen Ayoubi was born in Tikrit, Iraq in 1137 AD. His father was the governor of Tikrit. As a young man, Salah Ul Deen was trained in warfare and became a great military leader.
Victory in Egypt
In 1169 AD, Salah Ul Deen went to Egypt which was ruled by the Fatimid dynasty. A few years later, he took control of Egypt and founded the Ayyubid dynasty. From Egypt, he led the Muslims in their wars against the Crusaders.
Leader of Jihad Against Crusaders
The Crusaders had captured Jerusalem in 1099 AD. Salah Ul Deen saw it as his duty to liberate the holy city from the Crusaders. In 1187 AD, his army defeated the Crusaders at the Battle of Hattin. Salah Ul Deen’s forces then captured Jerusalem, returning the city to Muslim rule.
Legacy
Sultan Salah Ul Deen Ayoubi passed away in 1193 AD. He was respected by both his Muslim subjects and his Crusader enemies as a just, pious, and brilliant military leader.
His victory over the Crusaders is remembered as one of the greatest triumphs of Muslim arms.