The Ayyubids

By faizanras
  • Nov 7, 1164

    Battle for Control of Egypt

    Zengid ruler Nur ad Din sends Asad ad-Din Shirkuh, the uncle of Salah al din to fight Crusader armies from taking control over Egypt
  • Nov 7, 1171

    The Start of The Ayyubid Dynasty

    After the death of Fatimid caliph Al-Adid Salah al din takes over and forms the AYyubid dynasty , named after his father and introduces sunni islam to the nation.
  • Oct 2, 1187

    Muslims acquire Jeruslem

    Muslims are able to work out the handover of Jeruslame to them
  • Nov 13, 1187

    The Batlle of Hatin

    There was a weak truce beween Crusaders and Muslims. Slaah al din asked for a favour but Crusaders denied and they prepared for war. Slah al Din ended up winning this war by posisoning Crusader army water supply and lurinng them into open grounds for battle.
  • Nov 13, 1188

    Ayyubids Defeat at Tyre

    Ayyyubids are defeated by Crusaders at Tyre. Muslims agree to withdraw from the city and control of the city went to the Conrad of Montferrat
  • Nov 13, 1193

    Death of Salah al din

    On March 3, 1193 Salah al din passes away and fights between different ayyubid branches begin over power. Eventually Salah al Din's brother Adil becomes the ruler
  • Nov 13, 1193

    The Battle of Arsuf

    Crusadere forces were extra cautious this time after their loss at the battle of Hattin. The Crusaders ended up winning this war with a loss of 7000 men
  • Nov 13, 1248

    Attack by the Seventh Crusade

    The Seventh Crusade attack the base of the Ayyubids, Egypt. The Sultan at the time was not present when the attack commesed but arrived later. He was killed in battle, but his empire ended up winning the battle.
  • Nov 13, 1250

    Mamluks Takeover

    The Mamluks takeover and this marks the ned of the Ayybid dynasty and the start of the Mamluk dynasty