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Qalawun's Syrian Campaign
In 1287, Qalawun personally led a Mamluk army on a campaign in Syria, systematically clearing out castles and ports held by Crusaders and local facti…
Timeline
- 1287Damascus · SyriaQalawun assembled elite troops from Egypt to Damascus, integrating Syrian local garrisons and supply systems, and established an expedition command structure with Damascus as the forward base.
- 1287Syrian coast · SyriaThe expedition advanced along the Syrian coast, capturing multiple fortresses and ports still held by Crusaders or local forces, weakening the County of Tripoli's flank defenses and controlling the land routes to Tripoli.
Sources
- The New Cambridge Medieval History, Volume 5: c.1198-c.1300 — David Abulafia (ed.) (1999)