Saladin’s biography (The Life of Saladin)

Saladin was a 12th-century Muslim leader and military strategist known for uniting Muslim territories and recapturing Jerusalem from the Crusaders in 1187. Born in Tikrit around 1137, he rose to prominence as a skilled warrior and administrator, founding the Ayyubid dynasty. Saladin was admired for his chivalry, fairness, and ability to forge alliances. His leadership during the Crusades made him a renowned figure in both Middle Eastern and Western histories. He died in 1193, leaving a legacy of military prowess, statesmanship, and relative tolerance, shaping the medieval Islamic world and the Crusades' history.