Battle of Damascus (1257)

The battle of Damascus was a battle during the conflict between Baybars and Emir Mucireddin ibn Zakiri. The attack was successfully mounted by Baybars.

Battle of Damascus (1257)
Date 1257 Location Damascus Result Victory for Baybars
Belligerents
Forces of Baybars	Forces of Emir Mucireddin ibn Zakiri
Commanders and leaders
Baybars	Emir Mucireddin ibn Zakiri
Strength
300	More than 1000
Casualties and losses
Minimal	Heavy

Baybars began to plunder Damascus with his mamluks next to him. The ruler of Damascus, Melik Nasır, sent Emir Mucireddin ibn Zekir to Baybars with 1000+ soldiers. Baybars who defeated the Damascus Forces in the battle with a brilliant tactic, offered peace to Melik Nasir. Melik Nasir, who didn’t have the strength to resist Baybars, had to accept it and Baybars entered Damascus.

References

• Süleyman Ozbek,Sultan Baibars,the Turk who stopped the Mongols,p.22

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