Journal of Islamicjerusalem Studies

Yazarlar: İbrahim GÜNEŞ

Konular:Tarih

DOI:10.31456/beytulmakdis.807726

Anahtar Kelimeler:Jerusalem,Bayt al-Maqdis,Crusades,Artuqids,Seljuks,Fatimids

Özet: During the 200-year-long struggles, known as the Crusades in the scholarly literature, the Western Christian World attempted to save the Holy Land (Jerusalem) from Muslims, and tough wars were experienced between Muslim states and many Crusader political entities established in the region. Although it is understood that the struggles in question mostly resulted with the superiority of Muslims, with the exception of the First Crusade, which was the only success in the 9 Crusades, during which Bayt al-Maqdis, Urfa and Antioch were captured by the Crusaders. One of the most important factors on the road to the loss of the city is that the rulers or commanders who were at the head of the Muslim armies underestimated the Crusaders’ danger and the Muslim states in the region had conflicts of interest among themselves. In addition, the Crusader armies being of greater number contrary to popular belief and the correct tactical decisions made by the Crusader leaders also reinforced their success. This paper will focus on whether it was the mistakes of the Muslims which caused the loss of Bayt al-Maqdis, or whether the great military success of the Crusaders affected this.

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