About Nur Ad-Din Shahanshah
Nur Ad-Din Shahanshah was a military commander.
Emir Nur Al-Dawla Shahanshah ibn Najm al-Dīn Ayyūb ibn Shādhi ibn Marwan, or simply Shahanshah, was the eldest son of the Kurdish mercenary Najm al-Dīn Ayyūb, thus brother of Saladin and military commander of Zengid Emirate. He was the father of Farrukh Shah and Al-Muzaffar I Umar.
Shahanshah who was emir of Baalbek was killed in an engagement against the crusaders during the Siege of Damascus in 1148.
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Who was Nur Ad-Din Shahanshah?
Brother of Salah Ad-Din Al-Ayyubi
When did Nur Ad-Din Shahanshah die?
Nur Ad-Din Shahanshah died in 1148.
What was Nur Ad-Din Shahanshah's occupation?
Nur Ad-Din Shahanshah was a military commander.
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