The Epic Battle That Stopped the Mongols and Changed History: Ain Jalut

In 1260, the Mongols, led by Hulagu Khan, were on a mission to conquer the Middle East. But their quest for domination was met with fierce resistance at the Battle of Ain Jalut. The Mamluks, a military elite made up of former slave soldiers, formed a circular formation called a "ghazwa" and deployed their heavily-armored cavalry at the front to absorb the initial Mongol charge. The Mamluks then counterattacked with their lighter, more agile cavalry, using hit-and-run tactics to wear down the Mongols. The Mamluk infantry, armed with spears, shields, and swords, formed a protective barrier for the cavalry and helped to repel the Mongol cavalry when they tried to break through the Mamluk lines.

The Mongols charged toward the Mamluk army with their superior cavalry and mounted archers, trying to break through the Mamluk lines. However, they were unable to overcome the Mamluk defense and were eventually forced to retreat. The battle took place near the Ain Jalut spring in southeastern Galilee, near the site of the present-day city of Beit She'an, Israel. This victory marked the end of the threat of Mongol domination in the region and allowed the Mamluks to establish themselves as the dominant power. The Battle of Ain Jalut is an epic tale of bravery and determination that changed the course of history.

This video explores the thrilling events of this historic battle and its lasting impact on the region. Get ready to witness the epic battle that stopped the Mongols and changed the course of history. Don't miss out and hit the play button now

This historical cinematic battle was created using Atilla Total War with the 1212 AD mod.

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Mods used:
1212 AD

Timecodes:
00:00 Introduction
02:08 Baibars leads a vanguard to slow the Mongol advance
04:03 Baibars retreats under pressure
05:04 Mamluks fire and retreat on horseback
06:56 Kitbuqa faces the Mamluk main army
07:30 Mongols feign retreat
07:46 Kitbuqa decides to charge the heavy cavalry
08:42 Qutuz charges on his right wing
08:59 Kitbuqa is determined to break the Mamluk left
09:55 The battle continues
10:48 The Mamluk left flank collapses
11:07 Qutuz rallies his men and reinforces the left flank
11:56 The tide of battle turns
13:29 The Mongols are surrounded by Qutuz
13:59 Conclusion

Music:
Atilla Total War Soundtrack

Дата на публикация: 21 юли, 2023
Категория: История и нации
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