16 January 1517Invasion of EgyptSelim I the Grim
Marches across the Gaza Desert via Salihia
Historical records for Turkey in 1517, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Marches across the Gaza Desert via Salihia
Defeats the Marmelukes & marches into Cairo
Makes his entry into Cairo, the Turks become masters of Egypt
The Turks complete the occupation of Eastern Anatolia
Occupies Mecca & the west Arabian coast
Selim declares himself the Sultan of Egypt
Becomes the ruler of Syria, Egypt & Hejaz
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