Battle of Ain Jalut

Mamluk Sultanate

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1260 Sep 3

ʿAyn Jālūt, Israel

The Battle of Ain Jalut was fought between the Bahri Mamluks of Egypt and the Mongol Empire on 3 September 1260 in southeastern Galilee in the Jezreel Valley near what is known today as the Spring of Harod. The battle marked the height of the extent of Mongol conquests, and was the first time a Mongol advance was permanently beaten back in direct combat on the battlefield.

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Last Updated: Fri Jan 05 2024

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