Mosul Atabeg Mawdud's Raid on Edessa

Name: Mosul Atabeg Mawdud's Raid on Edessa
Start: 1111

Type Event Region West Asia Time 1111

In July 1111, Mawdud, Atabeg of Mosul, led a coalition east under Seljuk sultan's orders, taking several Crusader forts east of the Euphrates, failin…

Timeline

1111Edessa · TurkeyAfter capturing several Crusader positions east of the Euphrates, Mawdud's coalition advanced on Edessa but failed to take it due to strong walls and ample defenders.
1111Turbessel · TurkeyThe Muslim army besieged Turbessel for over a month; the emir of Maragha, Ahmadil, withdrew after taking bribes, and after Ridwan requested aid Mawdud lifted the siege and moved south, while Joscelin ambushed the retreating forces.

Sources

Mawdud https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mawdud
Seljuk campaign on the Crusaders (1111) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seljuk_campaign_on_the_Crusaders_(1111)