Saladin's Siege of Mosul 1182 The City That Almost United Islam

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In 1182, Saladin set his sights on Mosul, the last great Zengid stronghold in northern Mesopotamia. This episode unpacks the complex year-long siege, the political maneuvering with Caliph an-Nasir, and the role of his nephew Taqi al-Din. We explore how Saladin's campaign to unite Syria and Iraq against the Crusaders came perilously close to succeeding, and why Mosul ultimately held out. Featuring insights from Ibn al-Athir, Baha ad-Din ibn Shaddad, and the shifting alliances that shaped the region. #Saladin #Mosul #SiegeOfMosul #Zengid #anNasir #TaqiDin #IbnAlAthir #BahaAdDin #Ayyubid #Mesopotamia #Crusades #MedievalHistory #IslamicHistory #MiddleEast #History #FexingoHistory #SiegeWarfare #PoliticalIntrigue Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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