Complete the sentence about Saladin with the correct year: Not long after Nur ad-Din died in ______, Saladin launched his conquest of Syria, peacefully entering Damascus at the request of its governor.

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Correct answer: D. 1174

Soon after Nur ad-Din died in 1174, Saladin began his conquest of Syria, entering Damascus peacefully at its people's request.

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