The Battle of Wadi al-Khaznadar was a crucial military engagement in which Ghazan, the ruler of the Ilkhanate, sought to expand his influence into Syria. The Ilkhanate, a division of the Mongol Empire that ruled over Persia and parts of the Middle East, experienced internal strife and external pressures in the late 13th century. In this context, Ghazan perceived an opportunity to exert dominance over the weakened Mamluk Sultanate, which controlled Egypt and parts of the Levant and was facing its own challenges. The battle took place near Homs where the Mamluks, under the command of their leaders, prepared to resist the Ilkhanate incursion.The confrontation was characterized by heavy fighting, as both sides aimed to seize control of key locations. The Mamluks, skilled horsemen and archers, utilized their tactical strengths against the Ilkhanate infantry and cavalry. However, with Ghazan's leadership and the Mongol military innovations, the Ilkhanate forces managed to outmaneuver and outfight the Mamluk army. The outcome not only had immediate consequences for territorial control but also contributed to the ongoing shifts in power between the Mongolian empires and local dynasties in the region. Following the battle, Ghazan was able to secure a foothold in Syria, which would facilitate further campaigns and consolidations of Mongol power. This victory marked not just a significant moment in Ghazan's reign, but it also highlighted the broader dynamics of Mongol expansion and its interactions with established Islamic states during this period.