Against which Muslim ruler did Raynald win the Battle of Montgisard?
Saladin
Nur ad-Din
Zengi
Al-Kamil
Answer
Saladin, the Muslim ruler of Egypt and Syria, was defeated by Raynald of Châtillon at the Battle of Montgisard in 1177. The battle was a turning point in the Crusades, as it halted Saladin's advances into the Kingdom of Jerusalem and boosted the morale of the Crusaders.
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