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Following the defeat of the Muslim dominion in the region on the hands of the Crusaders, the notion of Jihad or Holy War was restored, and the Muslim leaders who were once competing to rule the region joined powers against the dominating Crusade forces. The Battle of Hittin (1187) exemplified the peak of the revived Muslim forces, as it was the first step towards recapturing the region of Palestine, starting with Hittin. Synonymous with this battle is the name of the General leading the Muslim forces; Salah Al-Din Al-Ayyoubi, who – following this victory – marched towards Jerusalem, capturing every Crusade stronghold on the way. Source: Encyclopedia Britannica, pp 416.