The Fall of Delhi and the Mughal Empire, September 20, 1857
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The Battle of Badr, 13 March 624 CE, 17 Ramadan 2 Hijri
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(2 October) Sultan Salah al-Din Ayyubi conquered the city of Jerusalem after a 12-day-long siege. The city was surrendered by Balian of Ibelin.
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The Fall of Delhi and the Mughal Empire, September 20, 1857
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