 Assaf Tarabay was not reinstated as governor , but Lajjun remained in Tarabay hands , under the rule of Governor Tarabay ibn Ali who was succeeded upon his death by his son Ahmad in 1601 , who also ruled until his death in 1657 . Ahmad , known for his courage and hospitality , helped the Ottomans defeat the rebel Janbulad and gave shelter to Yusuf Sayfa — Janbulad 's principal rival . Ahmad , in coordination with the governors of Gaza ( the Ridwan family ) and Jerusalem ( the Farrukh family ) , also fought against Fakhr ad @-@ Din II in a prolonged series of battles , which ended with the victory of the Tarabay @-@ Ridwan @-@ Farrukh alliance after their forces routed Fakhr ad @-@ Din 's army at the al @-@ Auja river in central Palestine in 1623 . 
