Historical Events tagged with "13thcentury"
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Fall of Antioch to Baibars' Forces
The Principality of Antioch was besieged by the Mamluk Sultan Baibars in a decisive military campaign. After months of siege, on May 18, 1268, the city succumbed to the relentless assaults led by Baibars, marking a significant victory for the Mamluks. The fall of this critical Crusader stronghold had profound implications for Christian presence in the Levant, consolidating Muslim power in the region.
Continue ReadingLast Abbasid Caliph Surrenders to Mongols
The siege of Baghdad concluded with the surrender of the last Abbasid caliph, Al-Musta'sim, to Hulegu Khan of the Mongol Empire. Following a prolonged siege, the Mongols successfully breached Baghdad's defenses, leading to significant destruction. Al-Musta'sim came forth to negotiate terms but was ultimately captured, marking a pivotal moment in Islamic history. The fall of Baghdad signified the end of the Abbasid Caliphate, which had been a central authority in the Islamic world for centuries.
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