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jan 23, 1127 - Zengi becomes governer of Mosul

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Made treaties with Joscelin to have a free hand against Muslim rivals in the area.
Married Ridwan's daughter and took control of Aleppo. People hoped he would provide peace after poor leadership since Ridwan's death.
Recognised threat Franks in Antioch posed to Aleppo, launched attack on Al-Atharib, launch pad for Frankish raids on Aleppo. Won. Agreed truce.
Busy between Mosul and Aleppo, could not target Damascus - treaty between Unar of Damascus and Jerusalem turned Zengi's attention to Edessa.

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