Saladin Wins at Hama: Syria Unites Under His Rule
Saladin routed the Zengid forces at the Battle of the Horns of Hama, consolidating his control over Syria from Damascus to the Euphrates with only Aleppo remaining outside his grasp. The victory transformed him from a regional warlord into the dominant Muslim power broker, positioning him for his eventual confrontation with the Crusader kingdoms.
April 13, 1175
851 years ago
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