Historical Events tagged with "13thcentury"

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Military & Warfare

Fall of Antioch to Baibars' Forces

May 18th, 1268 756 years ago

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.

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Military & Warfare

Last Abbasid Caliph Surrenders to Mongols

February 10th, 1258 767 years ago

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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