Rulers
Salah al-Din
Salah al-Din is remembered for leadership, state-building, and the struggle against Crusader states.
Notable contribution
Unified Egypt and Syria and recaptured Jerusalem from the Crusader kingdom in 1187.
Profile notes
- He ended Fatimid rule in Egypt and founded the Ayyubid dynasty.
- His victory at Hattin opened the way to the recapture of Jerusalem.
- Muslim and European memories often highlight his chivalry and political skill.