Hello there!
The Siege of Damascus lasted from July 23 - 28, 1148. It was a bloody fight, and nearly 30,000 we're killed. It was during the time the Muslims we're trying to take over the Syrian country. There we're 2 crusades.
I know this isn't much, but I hope it helps! :)
Answer:
federation
Explanation:
a group of states with a central government
Constantinople was the closest Christian city it was later taken over and the name was changed to Istanbul