Battle of Ain Jalut

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Politician
gptkb:Sultan
gptkb:currency
gptkbp:aftermath Mamluk consolidation of power
Mamluk consolidation of power in Egypt and Syria
gptkbp:casualties gptkb:Politician
gptkb:Mamluks
gptkbp:combatant Received from Egypt
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Mongol_Empire
gptkb:Politician
gptkb:Mamluks
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Baibars
gptkb:Qutuz
gptkb:Kitbuqa
gptkbp:cultural_significance celebrated in literature
gptkbp:current_champion gptkb:Khan_of_the_Golden_Horde
gptkbp:date 1260
September 3, 1260
gptkbp:decided_by To confront the Mongols at Ain Jalut
gptkbp:defeated boosted morale in the region
led to fragmentation of forces.
gptkbp:depicted_in gptkb:Historical_Society
Art and literature
gptkbp:duration One day
gptkbp:dynasty rose to prominence after battle
gptkbp:fate Assassinated shortly after victory
Became Sultan of Egypt
gptkbp:formed Formed alliances with local powers
gptkbp:has_ability Favorable for Mamluks
gptkbp:historical_analysis examines geographical advantages
examines leadership decisions
examines military tactics
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Mongol_invasions
Part of the Mongol invasions
gptkbp:historical_impact shifted power dynamics in the region
Shifted power dynamics in the Middle East
gptkbp:historical_period faced setbacks after battle
gptkbp:historical_significance Marked the end of Mongol expansion in the Middle East.
gptkbp:historical_source gptkb:Ibn_al-Athir
gptkb:al-Maqrizi
Chroniclers of the time
al-Nasawi
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Ain Jalut
gptkbp:influenced Subsequent battles in the region
subsequent battles against Mongols
gptkbp:inspired future military leaders
gptkbp:involved_forces Approximately 20,000 soldiers
Approximately 10,000 soldiers
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in Mamluk history
annually in Egypt
gptkbp:leadership gptkb:Baibars
gptkb:Sultan_Qutuz
defensive positioning
hit-and-run attacks
numbered around 20,000
established after victory
Led by Hulagu Khan's general
gptkbp:legacy symbol of resistance
Established as a dominant power
Setback in their conquests
Symbol of resistance against Mongol domination
gptkbp:location gptkb:Ain_Jalut
Ain Jalut, Israel
gptkbp:mood Boosted after victory
Diminished after defeat
gptkbp:notable_allies Part of a larger campaign in the region
gptkbp:notable_rider played a crucial role
was outmaneuvered
gptkbp:outcome Halted Mongol expansion into the Levant
gptkbp:part_of Ilkhanate conflicts
gptkbp:result Mamluk victory
gptkbp:role Key commander in the battle
gptkbp:significance stopped Mongol expansion into Egypt
First major defeat of the Mongol army
gptkbp:strategic_importance control of trade routes
Control of trade routes
gptkbp:supports arrived in time
Not received in time
gptkbp:tactics gptkb:overwhelming_force
gptkb:cavalry_charges
gptkb:Kitbuqa
Cavalry charges
siege warfare
Flanking maneuvers
flanking maneuvers
failed to arrive
Use of archers
Rapid movement and surprise attacks
Use of heavy cavalry
Use of terrain to their advantage
Attempted to outmaneuver Mamluks
numbered around 10,000
gptkbp:training gptkb:military_unit