The Battle of Ain Jalut: The Triumph of the Mamluks

The video explores the rise of the Mongol Empire under Genghis Khan and its expansion into Europe and the Middle East. It highlights the formation of the Mamluk Sultanate and its resistance against the Mongol threat. The Mongols' capture of Baghdad in 1258 marked a significant event, leading to the destruction of the Abbasid Caliphate. The video culminates in the Battle of Ayn Jalut, where the Mamluks, led by Sultan Catoos and By Bars, achieved a decisive victory against the Mongols, halting their westward expansion and preserving Islamic civilization.

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