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The mausoleum of Qalawun. For a time, Mamluk sultans after him received their coronation here.

A map showing the various Turkic principalities that emerged from the remains of the Sultanate of Rum. The territories shown approximately reflect the 14th Century CE.

A 19th century CE painting depicting the Knights Hospitaller defending Acre during the siege by the Mamluk Sultanate in 1291 CE.

A plan of the city of Acre at the time of the 1291 CE siege by the Mamluk Sultanate.

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The tomb of Feroz Shah Tughluq, Sultan of the Delhi sultanate (r. 1351-1388) in the Hauz Khas Complex, Delhi.