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The Muslim Counter-Crusade and Crusader states, 1149–1187

By 11taskerc
  • Jun 29, 1149

    Death of Prince Raymond of Antioch at the Battle of Inab

    Death of Prince Raymond of Antioch at the Battle of Inab
    Nur ad-Din's troops had besieged a fort at Inab and made a surprise attack on Raymond's troops. He was found among the dead and his head was sent as a trophy. This allowed him to slowly take more crusader territory. This weakened the threat of Antioch to Aleppo.
  • 1151

    Struggle between Melisende and Baldwin III for control of Jerusalem

    Struggle between Melisende and Baldwin III for control of Jerusalem
    Baldwin was only 19 years old. His mother refused to allow him to rule alone and so their relationship grew worse. Baldwin tried to force his mother to abdicate to establish himself as an independent ruler. This reached the point of armed conflict, until he besieged her and forced her to surrender her lands.
  • Aug 22, 1153

    Capture of Ascalon

    Capture of Ascalon
    Baldwin III sent his army upon Ascalon and secured it after an 8 month siege. Ascalon had been a gateway for Muslim communications with the Fatamids in Cairo, giving them a large economic foothold. This victory caused the Crusaders to also consider expanding their lands into Egypt.
  • 1163

    Amalric's First Expedition to Egypt

    Amalric's First Expedition to Egypt
    He began to besiege the city of Bilbais, but was forced to retreat when the Egyptians opened up the dykes and flooded the land around the town.
  • Feb 10, 1163

    Death of King Baldwin III, Succession of Amalric

    Death of King Baldwin III, Succession of Amalric
    Baldwin died childless, and this led to another succession dispute. Baldwin's brother Amalric became King after facing opposition. Amalric was a strong fighter who was prepared to face his enemies.
  • 1167

    Amalric attacks Egypt with Pisan fleet

    Amalric attacks Egypt with Pisan fleet
    Here, Amalric captures Alexandria, but then is forced to surrender it.
  • 1167

    Marriage of Amalric to Maria, relative of Manuel

    Marriage of Amalric to Maria, relative of Manuel
    This strengthens the new bond forming between The Byzantine Empire and Jerusalem, aiding Amalric when asking for Byzantine help later on.
  • 1169

    Saladin takes control of Egypt

    Saladin takes control of Egypt
    Shirkuh had control of Egypt after ordering the assassination of the vizier. He rules over Egypt on behalf of Nur ad-Din. Saladin takes over his position after Shirkuh dies. Saladin defeated the final invasion of Egypt.
  • 1171

    Archbishop Frederick of Tyre travels to King Louis VII and King Henry II

  • 1171

    Amalric swears homage to Manuel

    Amalric swears homage to Manuel
    It was clear that no new crusade was going to occur after the Muslims had taken control of Egypt. Political differences between Louis VII of France and Henry II meant that the two leaders couldn't support a new crusade. Amalric submitted to Manuel in hope that he would provide aid in defending the crusader states.
  • 1174

    Saladin takes control of Damascus

  • May 15, 1174

    Death of Nur ad-Din

  • Jul 11, 1174

    Death of Amalric, Succeeded by Baldwin IV

  • 1176

    Manuel defeated by Seljuk Turks at the Battle of Myriocephalum

  • 1177

    Saladin defeated at Battle of Mont Gisard

  • 1180

    Death of Manuel

  • 1183

    Saladin takes control of Aleppo

  • 1183

    Removal of Guy of Lusignan from the Regency

  • 1185

    Death of King Baldwin IV and Regency of Raymond III of Tripoli

  • 1186

    Death of King Baldwin V

  • 1186

    Coronation of Guy and Sibylla

  • 1187

    Fall of Jerusalem

  • Jul 4, 1187

    Battle of Hattin