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In 1167, Nur ad-Din sent Shirkuh back to Egypt and Amalric once again followed him, establishing a camp near Cairo ; Shawar again allied with Amalric and a treaty was signed with the caliph al-Adid himself.

Shirkuh encamped on the opposite side of the Nile.

After an indecisive battle, Amalric retreated to Cairo and Shirkuh marched north to capture Alexandria ; Amalric followed and besieged Shirkuh there, aided by a fleet from Jerusalem.

Shirkuh negotiated for peace and Alexandria was handed over to Amalric.

However, Amalric could not remain there indefinitely, and returned to Jerusalem after exacting an enormous tribute.