The Battle of Ain Jalut, 1260. Mongol Defeat in Middle East by Mamluk Forces

The Mamluk victory decisively shattered the Mongol ambition to dominate the Middle East, safeguarding the heartlands of Islam. This triumph not only preserved the faith from being relegated back to a marginal existence in the arid deserts but also ensured its continued prosperity and influence across a vast and culturally rich region. Ain Jalut, 3rd of September, 1260. Mongol Forces: ~ 20,000 to 30,000 Steppe Warriors Mamluk Forces: ~ 120,000 Mixed Heritage Soldiers Additional Reading and R...