Military & Warfare

Edessa Falls to Imad ad-Din Zengi's Forces

Imad ad-Din Zengi, the atabeg of Mosul and Aleppo, captured the capital of the Crusader County of Edessa. This strategic victory marked a significant turning point in the struggle between the Muslim forces and the Crusader states. The siege was marked by fierce fighting and showcased Zengi's military prowess as he led his forces to overpower the defenses of Edessa, gaining control over a city that had been a stronghold of Christian power in the region.

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