Ayyubid Dynasty

1171 CE – 1260 CE · Ortadoğu · Capital: Kahire / Şam

The Kurdish-Turkic dynasty founded by Saladin.

Period:
1171 CE – 1260 CE
Capital:
Kahire / Şam
Region:
Ortadoğu
Type:
sultanate
Religion:
İslam (Sünni)
Language:
Arapça, Kürtçe
Government:
Sultanlık

It retook Jerusalem from the Crusaders (1187). One of the most respected leaders of the Islamic world.

Rulers (2)

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What was Ayyubid Dynasty?
The Kurdish-Turkic dynasty founded by Saladin.
When did Ayyubid Dynasty exist?
1171 CE – 1260 CE
What was the capital of Ayyubid Dynasty?
Kahire / Şam
Where was Ayyubid Dynasty located?
Ortadoğu