The Battle of Qinnasrin took place between the Zengids and the County of Tripoli following a successful campaign against Antioch led by Imad al-Din Zengi.
In 1135 Imad al-Din Zengi led a campaign against Antioch during which he captured Atharib, Zardana, Tell Aghdi, MaâÂÂarat al-NuâÂÂman, MaâÂÂarrat Misrin and Kafartab.
The Count of Tripoli, Pons, in an attempt to make up for the loss of MaâÂÂarat al-NuâÂÂman and block the road that crossed Syria from north to south, launched an attack on Qinnasrin, however Zengi repelled the attack and the Franks retreated.