Why was Saladin a successful ruler?
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Why was Saladin a successful ruler?
Saladin (1137-1193 CE):
Saladin was the first sultan of Egypt and Syria, but is most famously known for his military engagements with Richard the Lionheart during the Third Crusade. Today, he is a hero figure in the Muslim world, as well as other locations.
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View this answerSaladin demonstrated a remarkable capacity for military strategy and administrative planning, which excelled him through the ranks of the Fatimid...
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Chapter 4 / Lesson 10Saladin was a powerful 12th century Muslim ruler of Egypt and Syria. He is known for seizing Jerusalem from the Crusader armies, fighting Richard Lionheart in the Third Crusade, and behaving with such chivalry that he was admired across Europe.