Al-Ashraf Khalil
General
Al-Ashraf Khalil was the Mamluk sultan who led the campaign that captured Acre in 1291.
Profile
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Al-Ashraf Salah ad-Din Khalil ibn Qalawun |
| Born | c. 1262 |
| Died | 1293 |
| Era | Late Middle Ages |
| Role | Sultan |
| Allegiance | Mamluk Sultanate |
| Known For | Commanding the final assault on Acre |
| Major Conflicts | End phase of Crusader states in the Levant |
| Historical Significance | Oversaw the terminal defeat of mainland Crusader power |
Historical Context
Khalil inherited a strong Mamluk military apparatus and continued aggressive anti-Crusader policy.
Role in Key Events
He led the victorious Mamluk campaign in Siege of Acre, 1291.
Legacy
His victory at Acre is conventionally treated as the military endpoint of the Crusader States era.
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