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What chivalrous act did Saladinās brother Saphadin perform during the Battle of Jaffa?
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During the Battle of Jaffa on August 5, 1192, Saphadināthe brother of Saladināperformed a notable act of chivalry toward King Richard I. Upon noticing that Richardās horse had been wounded during the fighting, Saphadin sent him a fresh mount to replace it.12