jan 24, 1174 - Nurredin dies
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Was ready to move against Saladin in Egypt but died before he could.
Nurredin left his son as-Salih as ruler in Damascus and another son, Shams-ad-Din governor of Aleppo. Their cousin, Saif ad-Din of Mosul wanted Aleppo, was successful and aimed for Damascus.
Saladin spread discourse between Saif ad-Din and his brother, Imad-ad-Din, opening a rift between them.
He then chastised Damascus for not calling him for help and they opened their gates to him.
Saladin had taken over.
Strengthened position of Seljuk Turks under Kilij Arslan II in Anatolia
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