History A-Level
Muslim political unification and competition
What Muslim political unification and competition means in History A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Muslim political unification and competition
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
The growth of Muslim power between 1144 and 1169, including Nur ad-Din's consolidation of power in Syria and his growing rift with Saladin.
Topics that use Muslim political unification and competition
- The changing Muslim response to the crusades, 1095–1192 (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
Related terms
- Crusader success and Muslim disunity
- Diplomacy and negotiation
- Leadership and legitimacy in jihad
- Seljuk–Fatimid competition
- Sunni–Shi’ah rivalry
- The impact of the Third Crusade
- Consolidation of Muslim power
- Fragmented military response
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