Mamluk Sultanate

Fall of Krak des Chevaliers
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1271 Mar 3

Fall of Krak des Chevaliers

Krak des Chevaliers, Syria

The Crusader fortress of Krak des Chevaliers fell to the Mamluk sultan Baibars in 1271. Baibars went north to deal with Krak des Chevaliers after the death of Louis IX of France on 29 November 1270.

Last Updated: Mon Mar 14 2022

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