Saladin is believed to have conquered people by winning their hearts

Following the initial conquest of Jerusalem, Richard the Lionheart, King of England, and other European leaders organized the Third Crusade against Saladin. Even though Saladin's army engaged in numerous conflicts with the Third Crusade, he nevertheless extended an olive branch to his adversaries when they were in need.

Saladin is thought to have sent Richard his own doctor, who helped him get through his illness. A legend reportedly developed that Saladin sent his warriors to King Richard to offer him new horses after the king's horse was killed on the battlefield so that Saladin wouldn't gain from the king's disadvantage and a level playing field would be maintained.

One of the interesting facts about Saladin, he is thought to have conquered people by gaining their hearts, and by acting modestly and fairly, he did this with King Richard. King Richard was delighted by this gesture, and even after defeating Saladin's army, he suggested a truce, which later resulted in the signing of a significant treaty between the two parties.

The agreement to place Jerusalem under Muslim administration came with the promise that Christians would have safe passage during their holy journeys. Following this, the relationship between the rulers improved.