Battle of Saruj

Battle of Saruj (1122)
Part of the Crusades

Joscelin, Count of Edessa
Date13 September 1122
Location
Result Artuqid victory
Belligerents
County of Edessa Artuqids
Commanders and leaders
Joscelin I (POW) Belek Ghazi
Strength
100 knights 800 cavalry
Casualties and losses

Heavy

  • 25 or 60 captured
Unknown

The Battle of Saruj was a military engagement between the Atruqid Turks and the Crusader County of Edessa. The Atruqids, led by Belek Ghazi, defeated and captured Joscelin I, Count of Edessa.