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Zengid dynasty
The Zengids were a Turkic dynasty founded by Imad al-Din Zengi, a Seljuk governor of Mosul, who took Edessa from the Crusaders in 1144. His son Nur al-Din united Syria and sent Shirkuh and Saladin to Egypt. After Nur al-Din's death Saladin took over most Zengid lands, though branches survived in Mosul until 1250.
Key facts
| Dates | 1127 – 1250 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Arabia & the Caliphates |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capitals | Mosul, Aleppo, Damascus |
| Founder | Imad al-Din Zengi |
| Religion(s) | Sunni Islam |
Note on dates: Wikipedia gives 1127–1174 for the main state and nominal power until 1250.
Before & after
Preceded by
Great Seljuk Empire Fatimid Caliphate County of Edessa
Followed by
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.