This battle was part of Abaqa Khan's attempt at retaking Syria from the Mamluks. There are few sources for this battle, the only certainty is that it was a decisive Mamluk victory. October 29 is the 302nd day of the year (303rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For broader historical context, see 1280s and 13th century. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Khanates of Mongolian Empire: Il-Khanate, Chagatai Khanate, Empire of the Great Khan (Yuan Dynasty), Golden Horde The Ilkhanate (also spelled Il-khanate or Il Khanate) was one of the four divisions within the Mongol Empire. ... An Ottoman Mamluk, from 1810 Mamluks (or Mameluks) (the Arabic word usually translates as owned, singular: مملوك plural: مماليك) comprised slave soldiers used by the Muslim Caliphs and the Ottoman Empire, and who on more than one occasion seized power for... Abaqa Khan (1234-1282), the son of Hulagu and Oroqina Khatun, a Mongol Christian. ...