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Topic: Homs, Second Battle of

Homs, Second Battle of

Years: 1281 - 1281

The Second Battle of Homs is fought in western Syria on October 29, 1281, between the armies of the Mamluk dynasty of Egypt and Ilkhanate, division of the Mongol Empire centered on Iran.

The battle was part of Abaqa Khan's attempt at taking Syria from the Mamluks.

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