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
Ilkhanate
Georgia
Armenia
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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