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Timur's War on the Mamluks: The Battle of Wadi al-Khazandar
While most history lessons focus on Timur’s clashes with the Golden Horde or the Ottoman Empire, his complex relationship with the Mamluk Sultanate in Egypt and Syria offers a different perspective on his ambitions. This episode explores the diplomatic tension between Timur and Sultan Barquq, highlighting how the Mongol conqueror navigated the delicate politics of the Islamic world without fully conquering Cairo. We examine the role of the Qaramanids as proxies, the strategic importance of Aleppo, and the subtle power plays that defined Timurid-Mamluk relations. Through the eyes of…
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