The founder of this dynasty was a vassal of Nur ad-Din and defeated Guy of Lusignan and Raynald of ChÃ¢tillon at the Battle of Hattin.
This dynasty lost its core territory with the accession of a woman whose name meant "Tree of Pearls" who was later beaten to death with wooden shoes. This dynasty presented an invading force with generous peace terms after losing a key port, but they were rejected due to the objections of Pelagio Galvani. Maimonides served as the court physician for the early rulers of this dynasty. The early years of this dynasty were marked by a power struggle between the brothers al-Afdal, al-Aziz Uthman, and az-Zahir. This dynasty lost much territory to the (*) Abbasid-supported Rasulid dynasty. The founder of this dynasty was a vassal of Nur ad-Din and defeated Guy of Lusignan and Raynald of ChÃ¢tillon at the Battle of Hattin. For 10 points, identify this dynasty in power from 1171-1250 that was founded by Saladin.
This dynasty lost its core territory with the accession of a woman whose name meant "Tree of Pearls" who was later beaten to death with wooden shoes.
Ayyubid Dynasty