Slave Soldiers
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Baybars - The Lion of Egypt and Scourge of the Crusaders
PersonBaybars I (c. 1223-1277 CE) was the fourth Mamluk sultan of Egypt and Syria, one of Islamic history's most formidable military commanders. Rising from slavery to become sultan, he defeated the Mongols, expelled the Crusaders from the Levant, and established the Mamluk Sultanate as a major power.
Medieval Islamic WorldMamluk Sultanate - The Slave Soldiers Who Became Kings
DynastyThe Mamluk Sultanate (1250-1517 CE) was a powerful military state that ruled Egypt and Syria for nearly three centuries. Founded by former slave soldiers, the Mamluks defeated the Mongols at Ain Jalut, expelled the Crusaders, and presided over a cultural renaissance.
Medieval Islamic World