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EPISODE · Jun 13, 2026 · 8 MIN

Saladin's Siege of Aleppo 1183: Uniting Syria Against the Crusaders

from Saladin: The Muslim Leader Who Defeated Crusaders — Fexingo History · host Fexingo

In 1183, Saladin completed his conquest of Syria by taking Aleppo, the last major Zengid stronghold. This episode explores the intricate siege, the diplomatic maneuvering with the city's emirs, and the controversial use of siege engines against fellow Muslims. We delve into the role of Saladin's Kurdish officers, the Ayyubid network of intelligence, and how the fall of Aleppo reshaped the balance of power before Hattin. Drawing on Baha ad-Din ibn Shaddad and Imad ad-Din al-Isfahani, we examine the tensions between holy war and political pragmatism that defined Saladin's career. #Saladin #SiegeOfAleppo #Ayyubid #Zengid #Crusades #MiddleEastHistory #IslamicHistory #Syria #Jihad #BahaAdDin #ImadAdDin #MedievalWarfare #History #FexingoHistory #PODCAST #Siege #Unification #Aleppo Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

In 1183, Saladin completed his conquest of Syria by taking Aleppo, the last major Zengid stronghold. This episode explores the intricate siege, the diplomatic maneuvering with the city's emirs, and the controversial use of siege engines against fellow Muslims. We delve into the role of Saladin's Kurdish officers, the Ayyubid network of intelligence, and how the fall of Aleppo reshaped the balance of power before Hattin. Drawing on Baha ad-Din ibn Shaddad and Imad ad-Din al-Isfahani, we examine the tensions between holy war and political pragmatism that defined Saladin's career. #Saladin #SiegeOfAleppo #Ayyubid #Zengid #Crusades #MiddleEastHistory #IslamicHistory #Syria #Jihad #BahaAdDin #ImadAdDin #MedievalWarfare #History #FexingoHistory #PODCAST #Siege #Unification #Aleppo Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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