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The Battle of Marj Dabiq: Ottoman army under Selim I decisively defeats Mamluk Sultanate

The Battle of Marj Dabiq Introduction On this day, August 24, 1516, the Battle of Marj Dabiq, fought between the two strong armies of Ottoman Empire and the Mamluk Sultanate in the town of Dabiq (modern Syria). The battle is considered a turning point in Middle Eastern history that changed the geopolitical landscape of the region. The victory in the pla…