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1516 in Turkey

Explore 6 historical events and records for Turkey in 1516.

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Historical records for Turkey in 1516

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July

July 1516

Invasion of Syria

Selim I the Grim · Aleppo · Warfare / Turkey War

Learns Syrians under Sultan al-Gauri are preparing to ally with Persia & invades Syria

August

24 August 1516

Battle of Mercidabik

Suleyman I the Magnificent · Mercidabik · House / House of Osmanli

Defeats the Mamelukes

24 August 1516

Battle of Merj-Dabik

Selim I the Grim · Merj-Dabik · Warfare / Military

Defeats the Marmelukes & kills their leader Kansu

October

28 October 1516

Battle of Yaunis Khan

Pasha, Sinan · Yaunis Khan · Grand Vizier · Warfare / Military

Defeats a Marmeluke force near Gaza

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1516

Capture of Turkey

Selim I the Grim · Warfare / Military

Captures Syria & prepares an invasion of Egypt

1516

Ottomans Gain Control of Antioch

Selim I · Antioch · Warfare / Military

Following the Ottoman defeat of the Mamluks in northern Syria, Antioch came under the authority of Sultan Selim I.

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