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The Conqueror of Jerusalem: Saladin

The victorious commander whose 56-year life was woven with the words justice, fairness, and triumph, Saladin, the Conqueror of Jerusalem, had passed away 831 years ago today. Saladin, who was the first ruler to use the title "Servant of the Two Holy Places," ended the 88-year-long oppression of the Crusades, bringing joy to the faces of Muslims.

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During his rule, Saladin won the great love and admiration of the people of Egypt, who had been poorly governed, tortured, and forced into Shia beliefs during the Fatimid era. Within two years, he captured the entirety of Egypt, erasing the Fatimids from the pages of history and causing their bad memories to fade away in the region. Following this, he embarked on a powerful preparation process, as Saladin's greatest goal was to conquer Jerusalem.