Explain why this happened and what its consequences were for non-Muslims and Muslims living under Mamluk rule.
When many Westerners think of the medieval Middle East, the first thing that springs to mind is the Crusades. From a Eurasian perspective, however, one could argue that the Mongol conquests were of much greater and more long-lasting significance. Which of the two do you think had a greater influence on the Middle East? Justify […]