Historical Events tagged with "aydınids"
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Military & Warfare
Latin Christians Capture Lower Town of Smyrna
October 28th, 1344 680 years ago
The lower town of Smyrna was captured decisively by Latin Christian forces as a direct response to ongoing piracy conducted by the Aydınid Turks. This strategic military action aimed to secure trade routes and protect Christian merchants in the region. The capture marked a significant territorial gain for the Latin Christians amidst the context of the broader Smyrniote Crusades.
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