July 1516Invasion of SyriaSelim I the Grim
Learns Syrians under Sultan al-Gauri are preparing to ally with Persia & invades Syria
Historical records for Turkey in 1516, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Learns Syrians under Sultan al-Gauri are preparing to ally with Persia & invades Syria
Defeats the Mamelukes
Defeats the Marmelukes & kills their leader Kansu
Defeats a Marmeluke force near Gaza
Captures Syria & prepares an invasion of Egypt
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