Battle of Marj al-Saffar (1126)

The Battle of Marj al-Saffar was fought on January 25, 1126 between a Crusader army led by King Baldwin II of Jerusalem and the Seljuk Emirate of Damascus, which was ruled by Toghtekin. The Crusaders defeated the Muslim army in the field but failed in their objective to capture Damascus.

This article is about the battle between the Kingdom of Jerusalem and the Seljuks. For other battles fought in Marj al-Saffar, see Battle of Marj al-Saffar.
Battle of Marj al-Saffar (1126)
Part of the Crusades
DateJanuary 26, 1126
Location
Marj al-Saffar, near Damascus, Seljuq Empire (Syria)
Result

See aftermath

  • Formation of Nizari-Burid alliance
Belligerents
Kingdom of Jerusalem Burids of Damascus
Nizari Ismailis of Syria
Commanders and leaders
Baldwin II of Jerusalem Toghtekin of Damascus
Strength
Unknown Unknown
Casualties and losses
Heavy Unknown
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