al-Babein, Battle of

1167 CE

The Battle of al-Babein takes place on March 18, 1167, between Amalric I of Jerusalem and a Zengid army under Shirkuh for control of Egypt.

Saladin serves as Shirkuh’s highest-ranking officer in the battle.

The battle is a tactical draw between the Zengid forces and King Amalric's invasion army.

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