The Crusader Knights

The Crusader Knights were European warriors who participated in the Crusades, a series of religious wars initiated by Christians to reclaim the Holy Land, particularly Jerusalem, from Muslim control in the 11th to 13th centuries. They were often knights bound by a code of chivalry, emphasizing honor and bravery. These knights joined forces with local Christian rulers and fought against Muslim armies. The Crusades had significant cultural, political, and economic impacts on Europe and the Middle East, fostering exchanges but also leading to conflicts that shaped relations between Christians and Muslims for centuries.