English: Map of the Ayyubid sultanate at the death of Saladin, 1193 AD, showing its political subdivisions and cities. Borders are approximate only, especially in the Yemen and western Arabia.

The primary resource used is the Encyclopedia of Islam, New Edition; see the articles regarding the various places, dynasties and individuals featured in the map. The articles on Diyar Mudar, Turanshah b. Ayyub, Tarim, 'Asir, Djayzan, Tihama, and Katada b. Idris were also reference.

The other major source used is Ibn al-Athir, volumes 2 and 3, passim.

Full reference list is given below.

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• The Encyclopaedia of Islam. New Ed. 12 vols. with supplement and indices. Leiden: E.J. Brill, 1960-2005.
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