Historical Events tagged with "baibars"
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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 ReadingMamluks Achieve Victory Over Mongols
The Mamluk Sultanate achieved a significant victory over the Mongols at the Battle of Ain Jalut, held in Palestine. This battle saw Mamluk forces, led by Sultan Qutuz and general Baibars, successfully repel the Mongol advance into Egypt. The Mongols had been expanding their empire rapidly, but the defeat at Ain Jalut marked a critical turning point, significantly limiting their territorial ambitions in the region.
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