10 Questions
What dynasty did Saladin found?
Ayyubid
In which regions did the Ayyubid realm span at its peak?
Egypt and Syria
What did Saladin do following al-Adid's death in 1171?
He realigned Egypt with the Abbasid Caliphate
What was Saladin's religious affiliation?
Sunni Muslim
When did Saladin conquer Aleppo, completing the conquest of Islamic Syria?
1182
Where was Saladin defeated by the Assassins?
Homs
In which battle did Saladin defeat the Zengids in 1175?
Battle of the Horns of Hama
What title was Saladin proclaimed after defeating the Zengids?
'Sultan of Egypt and Syria'
Where is Saladin buried?
Adjacent to the Umayyad Mosque
Which culture other than Muslim prominently reveres Saladin?
Kurdish culture
Test your knowledge about Saladin, the first sultan of both Egypt and Syria, and the founder of the Ayyubid dynasty. Learn about his role in the Third Crusade and the extent of the Ayyubid realm under his rule.
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