Which Muslim ruler did Baldwin IV protect his kingdom from?
Caliph Al-Mustansir
Sultan Saladin
Emir Al-Nasir
Sultan Al-Kamil
Answer
Baldwin IV, the king of Jerusalem, fought against Sultan Saladin, the ruler of the Ayyubid dynasty, during the Third Crusade. Baldwin was suffering from leprosy and could not participate in many of the battles, but he was still a valuable leader. He was able to keep his kingdom from being conquered by Saladin and his forces.
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