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Battles & Sieges

0863 (1163 years ago)

(3 September) During the Battle of Lalakaon, Byzantine forces defeated an Arab raiding army, resulting in the death of Emir Umar al-Aqta of Malatya (Melitene).

1260 (766 years ago)

(3 September) The forces of the Mamluks of Egypt defeated the Ilkhanid armies of Hulagu Khan under Kitbuga at the Battle of Ain Jalut.