Battle of Inab

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. What is the date of battle?June 29, 1149
2. What is the location?Ard al-Hâtim (also known as Fons Muratus), near Inab, Middle East
3. What happened at the Battle of Inab?On June 29, 1149, Nur al‑Din Zengi’s army fought a short but decisive battle against Prince Raymond of Antioch and the Assassins. Zengi’s forces outmaneuvered the Crusader coalition and won the fight, killing Prince Raymond.
4. Who was Nur al‑Din Zengi?Nur al‑Din Zengi was the ruler of Aleppo and Damascus, known for uniting Muslim lands and fighting the Crusader states. He led the Zengid army that won at Inab.

Atabeg: A high-ranking military title in the Seljuk Empire and successor states, often serving as a governor or regent.
Crusader States: Feudal states established in the Levant by Western European Christians during the Crusades.
Zengid Dynasty: A Muslim dynasty of Oghuz Turk origin that ruled parts of the Middle East in the 12th and 13th centuries.
Levant: A historical and geographical term referring to the eastern Mediterranean region, including modern-day Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, and Israel.