Saladin (1137-1193) was the first Sultan of Egypt and Syria. Saladin is best known for leading the Islamic opposition to the Christian Crusades. In 1187, he led the Muslim armies to recapture Palestine. His chivalrous behaviour was said to have gained the respect of King Richard I.
Muhammad Ali Jinnah (1876 – 1948) was the founder of Pakistan. He served as leader of the All-India Muslim League from 1913 to Pakistan’s independence in 1947. He served as Pakistan’s first Governor-General before his death in 1948.