Invasion of Egypt
Marches across the Gaza Desert via Salihia
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1517 in Turkey
Explore 7 historical events and records for Turkey in 1517.
Historical records for Turkey in 1517
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January
Battle of Ridanieh
Defeats the Marmelukes & marches into Cairo
July
Capture of Cairo
Makes his entry into Cairo, the Turks become masters of Egypt
Other events (month unknown)
Capture of Anatolia
The Turks complete the occupation of Eastern Anatolia
Capture of Mecca
Occupies Mecca & the west Arabian coast
Rule of Egypt
Selim declares himself the Sultan of Egypt
Succession
Becomes the ruler of Syria, Egypt & Hejaz
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