Siege of Damascus (1174)
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| Siege of Damascus | |||||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||||
| Ayyubid Sultanate | Zengid Emirate | ||||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||||
| Saladin |
As-Salih Ismail  | ||||||||
| Strength | |||||||||
| 700 horseman[2] | Unknown | ||||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||||
| Unknown | Unknown | ||||||||
The siege of Damascus took place in 15 May to 28 October 1174, following the death of Nur ad-Din Zengi.[3][4][5][6] Saladin, the ruler of Egypt, marched on the city, claiming to act as the protector of Nur ad-Din's young son, As-Salih Ismail. With little resistance, Damascus surrendered to Saladin, allowing him to establish his rule over Syria. This marked the beginning of his consolidation of power, leading to his eventual unification of Egypt and Syria.[6][7]
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