Who conquered Jerusalem, also known as Bait-ul-Maqdis, during the Crusades?

Explanation

Salah udin Ayyubi, the founder of the Ayyubid dynasty, is renowned for recapturing Jerusalem from the Crusaders in 1187 CE. His decisive victory at the Battle of Hattin paved the way for the peaceful surrender of the city. Unlike the Crusaders who had massacred its inhabitants when they took Jerusalem in 1099, Salah udin showed remarkable mercy and allowed Christians to leave safely upon payment of a modest ransom, and even freed many who could not pay.

Good to know

Jerusalem (Bait-ul-Maqdis) had been under Crusader control since 1099 following the First Crusade. Salah udin Ayyubi united Egypt and Syria under his leadership before launching his campaign against the Crusader states. His conquest of Jerusalem on 2 October 1187 (27 Rajab 583 AH) triggered the Third Crusade led by Richard the Lionheart, though the city remained in Muslim hands. Salah udin is remembered as much for his chivalry and generosity as for his military achievements.

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