Siege of Kerak (1187—1188)
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Siege of Kerak (1187—1188)
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The siege of Kerak was conducted by the Ayyubid Sultanate army against the Crusader fortress of Kerak. After a year and a half of blockade, the Crusader fortress surrendered to the Muslims. In May 1187, Saladin left Transjordan and began his offensive against the Crusaders. Saladin took a force to Bosra which was assigned to protect the returning pilgrimage caravans. The Ayyubid force then moved south to Frankish Oultrejordain where they were joined by a contingent from Egypt. A part of their fo
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Kerak_(1187%E2%80%941188)
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2024-07-01T10:24:33Z
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2024-08-27T06:43:30Z
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