Battle of ʿAyn Jālūt: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Battle of Ain Jalut
Date	September 3, 1260
Location	Israel • Nazareth • Palestine
Participants	Il-Khanid dynasty • Mamluk dynasty

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Illustrated manuscript page showing two men in robes and turbans operating military equipment, surrounded by Arabic script, from the 1474 Mamluk Manual of Horsemanship.

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Baybars I

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Hülegü

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