Description: We are thrilled at House of Emirates® to offer you this hard to find rare piece of crusaders history...beautiful Ayyubid Saladin silver dirham. This dirham was minted during the crusaders time, it was Saladin who defeated the crusaders, liberated Jerusalem and allowed the Jews back after they were driven out by the crusaders. Ayyubids dynastyMint: Damascus Al-Nasir Salah al-Din Yusuf I (Saladin) Date: 564-589 Hijri / 1168 - 1193 AD AR DirhamDiameter: 20 mmWeight: 2,30 gGood Very Fine-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Saladin, born Ṣalāḥ ad-Dīn Yūsuf ibn Ayyūb (1137-1193), was a prominent Muslim military leader and the founder of the Ayyubid dynasty. He is best known for his role in the Crusades, particularly his efforts in recapturing Jerusalem from the Crusaders in 1187. Early Life and Rise to Power Saladin was born in Tikrit, in present-day Iraq, and was of Kurdish descent. His early career was shaped under the mentorship of his uncle, Shirkuh, a general serving under the Zengid dynasty in Syria. Saladin first rose to prominence during his service in the campaigns in Egypt against the Crusaders and the Fatimid Caliphate. In 1169, after Shirkuh's death, Saladin succeeded him as the vizier of Egypt and subsequently abolished the Fatimid Caliphate, reestablishing Sunni Islam as the dominant faith in the region. Consolidation of Power Upon becoming the ruler of Egypt, Saladin set about consolidating his power across Muslim territories. He unified Egypt, Syria, Mesopotamia, and parts of North Africa under his control, forging a significant power bloc against the Crusader states. His rule was marked by efforts to strengthen the military and economic infrastructure, laying the foundation for his campaigns against the Crusaders.The Battle of Hattin and the Capture of Jerusalem One of Saladin's most notable achievements was his victory at the Battle of Hattin in 1187. This battle was a turning point in the Crusades, as Saladin's forces decisively defeated the Crusader army, leading to the fall of several Crusader strongholds. Following this victory, Saladin captured Jerusalem, ending nearly 90 years of Crusader rule. His treatment of the city's inhabitants, allowing for their safe departure, stood in stark contrast to the earlier massacres committed by the Crusaders during their conquests.Legacy and Death Saladin's legacy is multifaceted. He is remembered as a chivalrous and noble leader, admired even by his adversaries for his mercy, justice, and adherence to the principles of Islam. His leadership and successes in the Crusades significantly influenced the course of the conflict and reshaped the political landscape of the Near East.Saladin died in 1193 in Damascus. His empire, though fragmented after his death, had set a precedent for strong centralized Muslim governance in the region. His life and achievements have been immortalized in numerous historical accounts, literature, and popular culture, cementing his status as one of the most iconic figures of the medieval Islamic world.
Price: 350 USD
Location: Ruislip
End Time: 2024-11-29T09:19:51.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Origin: Islamic
Composition: Silver
Era: Medieval
