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Christian Crusaders take Jerusalem away from Muslims.
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Jin took control of Northern Song, so Southern Song Dynasty began.
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Saladin declares himself sultan of Egypt and Syria.
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Death of Averroës, Muslim philosopher from Cordoba who sought to integrate Islam with Greek thought.
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Mongols turn on the Song after destroying the Tanguts, and a long war ensues. Lasts until 1270's.
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Mongols capture Baghdad; city is sacked and caliph is killed. End of Abbasid caliphate.
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Fatimids gain power in Egypt and attack Palestine, Syria, and Arabia. Cairo is founded.
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