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Did Sultan Yaqub al-Mansur of Morocco aid Saladin against the Crusaders
In examining the historical record, two competing narratives emerge regarding Yaqub al-Mansur's response to Saladin's appeal.
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Medieval Islamic civilisations
Narrator: In 762, the city of Baghdad was established by Al-Mansur. The centre was a perfect ... established by the Caliph Harun Al-Rashid and his son Al-Ma'mun. As the Caliphs built hospitals ...