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THE MANBIDJ IN CRUSADES

Author(s): Nadir Karakuş
Subject(s): Regional Geography, Military history
Published by: Hitit Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü
Keywords: The Crusades; Manbidj; Balak; Nur al-Din; Saladin;

Summary/Abstract: Menbidj is an important itinerary in the west of the Euphrates river and it is historically based on Assyrians. The city is that hosted important civilizations and dynasties in history after the Crusaders arrived the area they suffered lots of pain in 1908 and witnessed the distinctions between Muslim rulers, even they had caused the distinction. The Muslim Ameers that compete with each other had a major role in the capture of Antakya by the Crusaders. The Menbidj manager also joined divergence, and he has later maintained this dissent. Balak who is a fearful dream of the Crusaders was killed by an arrow in front of Menbidj where he came to suppress an uprising. This death ensured that the besieged city of Sur was taken over by the Crusaders and that they could receive help from Europe by the sea and settle down easier in the region. Menbidj found peace in the period of Imadeddin Zangi, after that it continued to stir up trouble to Nur al-Din and Saladin who is gain dominance in the region. Nur al-Din interested in his work in Egypt and North Syria he also had to deal with the rebellion in Menbidj.

  • Issue Year: 11/2018
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 2072-2086
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: Turkish