Battle of Rafaniyya
The Battle of Rafaniyya occurred in 1133 when Imad al-Din Zengi raided the territory of the Count of Tripoli and met him in battle near Rafaniyya.
| Battle of Rafaniyya | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Zengids | County of Tripoli | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Imad al-Din Zengi | Pons, Count of Tripoli | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| Unknown | Unknown | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| Unknown | Heavy losses, few survived | ||||||
In 1133 Turkmen forces looted and conquered the territory of the County of Tripoli. Pons, Count of Tripoli, attempted to defend his dominions, however he was heavily defeated and his countryside was sacked.
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