What battle did the Fatimids lose shortly after 1099?
Battle of Ascalon
Battle of Hattin
Battle of Manzikert
Battle of Yarmouk
Answer
The Battle of Ascalon, fought in 1099, marked a significant defeat for the Fatimids. Shortly after the Crusaders captured Jerusalem, the Fatimids attempted to retake the city but were decisively defeated by the Crusader forces. This battle solidified the Crusader presence in the region and weakened the Fatimids, who had previously been a major power in the Middle East.
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