Qutb ad-Din Mawdud
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Qutb ad-Din Mawdud was the Zengid
Emir of Mosul from 1149 to 1169. He was a brother and successor of Saif ad-Din Ghazi I
.
and Saif ad-Din Ghazi Mosul
, while Qutb ad-Din Mawdud received the emirate of Homs
. After the death of Saif ad-Din Ghazi in 1149, Qutb ad-Din Mawdud was the first to arrive in Mosul, being able to have himself recognized as emir; Nur ad-Din, who desired to add the city to his lands, occupied Homs and Sinjar
, preparing to attack his brother. Only the intervetion of veterans of the Aleppo army, who refused to take part in the fratricide war which would weaken the effort against the Crusaders and the emirate of Damascus, forced Nur ad-Din to renounce to the expedition and to reconcile with his brother.
In 1164, Shirkuh
, a general of Nur ad-Din, fought King Amalric I of Jerusalem
for the control of Egypt
. When he found himself in a weak situation, Nur ad-Din launched an expedition against the Principality of Antioch
to divert the Christian forces. The Artuqid emirs of Mardin
and Diyarbakır
, as well as Mawdud, joined him in the attack, which turned to be successful: the towns of Harim and Banias
were captured, and Amalric had to abandon Egypt. For the same reason, Mawdud helped his brother in the County of Tripoli
in 1167.
At the beginning of 1168, Kara Arslan
, the Artuqid emir of Hasankeyf
, died, and Qutb ad-Din Mawdud tried to conquer that city; but he was pushed back by Nur ad-Din, who had promised to defend Arslan's successors.
Qutb ad-Din Mawdud died in September 1170. He had designed as successor his second son Ghazi II Saif ud-Din
.
Zengid dynasty
The Zengid dynasty was a Muslim dynasty of Turkic origin, which ruled parts of Syria and northern Iraq on behalf of the Seljuk Empire.-History:...
Emir of Mosul from 1149 to 1169. He was a brother and successor of Saif ad-Din Ghazi I
Saif ad-Din Ghazi I
Saif ad-Din Ghazi I was the Emir of Mosul from 1146 to 1149He was the eldest son of Zengi of Mosul, and the elder brother of Nur ad-Din....
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Biography
At the death of Zangi, his possessions were divided between his sons: Nur ad-Din received AleppoAleppo
Aleppo is the largest city in Syria and the capital of Aleppo Governorate, the most populous Syrian governorate. With an official population of 2,301,570 , expanding to over 2.5 million in the metropolitan area, it is also one of the largest cities in the Levant...
and Saif ad-Din Ghazi Mosul
Mosul
Mosul , is a city in northern Iraq and the capital of the Ninawa Governorate, some northwest of Baghdad. The original city stands on the west bank of the Tigris River, opposite the ancient Assyrian city of Nineveh on the east bank, but the metropolitan area has now grown to encompass substantial...
, while Qutb ad-Din Mawdud received the emirate of Homs
Homs
Homs , previously known as Emesa , is a city in western Syria and the capital of the Homs Governorate. It is above sea level and is located north of Damascus...
. After the death of Saif ad-Din Ghazi in 1149, Qutb ad-Din Mawdud was the first to arrive in Mosul, being able to have himself recognized as emir; Nur ad-Din, who desired to add the city to his lands, occupied Homs and Sinjar
Sinjar
Sinjar is the name of a town and district in northwestern Iraq's Ninawa Governorate near the Syrian border. Its population at the time of the 2006 census was 39,875....
, preparing to attack his brother. Only the intervetion of veterans of the Aleppo army, who refused to take part in the fratricide war which would weaken the effort against the Crusaders and the emirate of Damascus, forced Nur ad-Din to renounce to the expedition and to reconcile with his brother.
In 1164, Shirkuh
Shirkuh
Asad ad-Din Shirkuh bin Shadhi , also known as Shêrko or "Shêrgo" was an important Kurdish military commander, and uncle of Saladin....
, a general of Nur ad-Din, fought King Amalric I of Jerusalem
Amalric I of Jerusalem
Amalric I of Jerusalem was King of Jerusalem 1163–1174, and Count of Jaffa and Ascalon before his accession. Amalric was the second son of Melisende of Jerusalem and Fulk of Jerusalem...
for the control of Egypt
Egypt
Egypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world...
. When he found himself in a weak situation, Nur ad-Din launched an expedition against the Principality of Antioch
Principality of Antioch
The Principality of Antioch, including parts of modern-day Turkey and Syria, was one of the crusader states created during the First Crusade.-Foundation:...
to divert the Christian forces. The Artuqid emirs of Mardin
Mardin
Mardin is a city in southeastern Turkey. The capital of Mardin Province, it is known for its Arabic-like architecture, and for its strategic location on a rocky mountain overlooking the plains of northern Syria.-History:...
and Diyarbakır
Diyarbakır
Diyarbakır is one of the largest cities in southeastern Turkey...
, as well as Mawdud, joined him in the attack, which turned to be successful: the towns of Harim and Banias
Banias
Banias is an archaeological site by the ancient city of Caesarea Philippi, located at the foot of Mount Hermon in the Golan Heights...
were captured, and Amalric had to abandon Egypt. For the same reason, Mawdud helped his brother in the County of Tripoli
County of Tripoli
The County of Tripoli was the last Crusader state founded in the Levant, located in what today are parts of western Syria and northern Lebanon, where exists the modern city of Tripoli. The Crusader state was captured and created by Christian forces in 1109, originally held by Bertrand of Toulouse...
in 1167.
At the beginning of 1168, Kara Arslan
Kara Arslan
Fakhr al-Din Qara Arslan was a member of the Artuqid dynasty, and son of Dāwūd, bey of Hasankeyf whom he succeeded upon his death in 1144.-References:...
, the Artuqid emir of Hasankeyf
Hasankeyf
Hasankeyf is an ancient town and district located along the Tigris River in the Batman Province in southeastern Turkey. It was declared a natural conservation area by Turkey in 1981...
, died, and Qutb ad-Din Mawdud tried to conquer that city; but he was pushed back by Nur ad-Din, who had promised to defend Arslan's successors.
Qutb ad-Din Mawdud died in September 1170. He had designed as successor his second son Ghazi II Saif ud-Din
Ghazi II Saif ud-Din
Saif ud-Din Ghazi II was a Zangid emir of Mosul, the nephew of Nur ad-Din Zengi....
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