the Zengid state

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:History
gptkbp:alliance gptkb:Crusader_states
gptkbp:capital gptkb:Mosul
gptkbp:conflict gptkb:Crusades
gptkbp:cultural_contribution gptkb:architecture
gptkb:Science
gptkb:literature
gptkbp:dissolved 1250
gptkbp:economic_activity gptkb:Agriculture
gptkb:trade
gptkbp:founded 1127
gptkbp:government_type gptkb:monarchy
gptkbp:historical_significance Cultural flourishing in the region
Foundation of Ayyubid dynasty
Opposition to Crusaders
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label the Zengid state
gptkbp:language gptkb:Arabic
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Syria
gptkbp:notable_event gptkb:Capture_of_Damascus
gptkb:Siege_of_Edessa
gptkb:Battle_of_Inab
Military campaigns against the Crusaders
Support for the arts
Construction of mosques
Cultural exchanges with Persia
Establishment of libraries
Promotion of Sufism
Promotion of Islamic law
Promotion of trade routes
Integration of diverse cultures
Support for scholars and poets
Development of urban centers
Establishment of fortifications
Cultural patronage by rulers
Establishment of madrasas
Conflict with the Fatimids
Influence on later Islamic states
Battle of Al-Buqay'a
Diplomatic relations with Byzantines
Expansion into Palestine
gptkbp:notable_ruler gptkb:Nur_ad-Din_Zangi
gptkb:Imad_ad-Din_Zengi
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Seljuk_Empire
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Islam
gptkbp:strength gptkb:Knight
gptkb:infantry
gptkb:Siege_warfare
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Ayyubid_dynasty
gptkbp:territory Northern Mesopotamia
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Nur_ad-Din_Zangi
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5