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Battle of Hattin

1187 · 12th century · Also known as Hattin

The Battle of Hattin was fought in 1187 near Tiberias in Galilee between Saladin and the army of the Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem. Saladin destroyed the Crusader army and captured its king. The victory allowed him to retake Jerusalem later that year and is the defining military triumph of the Ayyubid Empire.

Battle of Hattin
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Mentioned in 2 profiles

Ayyubid EmpireMilitary, Impact, DeclineKingdom of JerusalemMilitary, Decline, Summary

Mentioned in 4 state histories

Principality of GalileeKingdom of JerusalemLordship of OultrejordainBegteginid dynasty

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