Baibars facts for kids
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Bronze bust of Sultan Baibars in Cairo, at the Egyptian National Military Museum
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| Sultan of Egypt and Syria | |||||
| Reign | 24 October 1260 – 1 July 1277 | ||||
| Coronation | 1260 at Salihiyah | ||||
| Predecessor | Saif ad-Din Qutuz | ||||
| Successor | Al-Said Barakah | ||||
| Born | 19 July 1223 Crimea, Dasht-i Kipchak |
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| Died | 1 July 1277 (aged 53) Damascus, Mamluk Sultanate |
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| Issue | al-Said Barakah Solamish |
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| House | Zahiri | ||||
| Dynasty | Bahri | ||||
| Religion | Islam | ||||
Baibars (born 1223 or 1228, died 1277) was a very important sultan of Egypt and Syria. He was part of the Mamluk Bahri dynasty. Baibars is famous for his military skills and for expanding the Mamluk empire. He helped stop the Crusades and also fought against the powerful Mongol army. His nickname was "Abu al-Futuh," which means "Father of Conquest," because of his many victories.
Baibars was originally from a Turkic group called the Kipchaks. He became the fourth sultan of Egypt in the Mamluk Bahri dynasty, taking over from Qutuz. He played a key role in several major battles.
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Baibars: A Powerful Sultan
Baibars' time as sultan marked the beginning of a strong Mamluk rule in the Eastern Mediterranean. He made their military system very stable and powerful. He also helped end the presence of the Crusaders in the Levant.
Uniting Egypt and Syria
Baibars worked to unite Egypt and Syria. This made them a strong Muslim state. They could then defend themselves against both the Crusaders and the Mongols. He even managed to take control of the kingdom of Makuria. This kingdom was known for being very hard to conquer.
Smart Leader and Warrior
As sultan, Baibars used both diplomacy and military action. Diplomacy means talking and making agreements with other leaders. Military action means using his army. This smart approach helped the Mamluks of Egypt greatly expand their empire.
Key Victories
Baibars was one of the main commanders of the Egyptian forces. These forces defeated the King Louis IX's Seventh Crusade. He also led the front part of the Egyptian army at the Battle of Ain Jalut in 1260. This battle was very important. It was the first major defeat for the Mongol army. Many historians see it as a turning point in history.
Images for kids
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Dinar minted during Baybars' reign, bearing his blazon, the lion/panther
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The Mamluks under Baibars (yellow) fought off the Franks and the Mongols during the Ninth Crusade.
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Bronze bust of Sultan Baibars in Cairo, at the Egyptian National Military Museum
See also
In Spanish: Baibars para niños
