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Battle of Wadi al-Khaznadar

Battle of Wadi al-Khaznadar
Part of the Mamluk-Ilkhanid War (1299)

14th century illustration from a manuscript of the History of the Tatars depicting Mongol archers and Mamluk cavalry
DateDecember 22–23, 1299
Location
Wadi al-Khaznadar, north-east of Homs
Result Mongol Victory
Belligerents
  • Mamluk Sultanate
  • Commanders and leaders
  • Ghazan Khan
  • Al-Nasir Muhammad
  • Strength
    7,000–10,000[1][2] 10,000–30,000[1][3]
    Casualties and losses
    Unknown 1,000–5,000[3]

    The Battle of Wadi al-Khaznadar, also known as the Third Battle of Homs, was a Mongol victory over the Mamluks in 1299.[4]

    1. ^ a b Reuven, p. 219
    2. ^ Demurger, 2007: 142-143
    3. ^ a b Mazor, p. 116
    4. ^ Wadi 'L-Khaznadar, R. Amitai, The Encyclopaedia of Islam, Vol XI, ed. P.J.Bearman, T.Bianquis, C.E.Bosworth, E. van Donzel and W.P.Heinrichs, (Brill, 2002), 18.

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