In 1134 Zengi became involved in Artuqid affairs, allying with the emir Timurtash (son of Ilghazi) against Timurtash's cousin Da'ud.
Pada tahun 1134 Zanki melibatkan diri dalam urusan Artoqid, bersekutu dengan emir Timurtash (putra Ilghazi) melawan sepupu Timurtash, Da'ud.