Fall of Haifa (1265)
Successful Mamluk siege against the Crusaders / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In 1265, the army of Baibars the Mamluk captured Haifa, destroying its fortifications, which had been rebuilt by Louis IX of France, as well as the majority of the city's homes to prevent the European Crusaders from returning.[1]
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Mamluk Sultanate | Knights Hospitaller | ||||||
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Baibars | unknown | ||||||
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