RELATIONS BETWEEN THE MAMLUK STATE IN EGYPT AND “TATARS” IN 1252–1281

Abstract

of Jochi, the Ilkhanate and the Mongol Empire) in 1252–1281. The quantitative analysis is implemented to evaluate the relations activities. The article proves that in general the parties had the parity with a small advantage in favor of the “Tatars”. Both parties were not able to infl ict a complete defeat upon each other or to conduct a campaign, which would submit their rivalry. As a result, the major efforts were implemented against rivalry’s allies. The peak of interaction between the “Tatars” and Mamluks was in 1257–1260, it is connected with the military campaign of Hulagu, capture of Baghdad, further penetration into Syria and their defeat in the battle at Ayn Jalut.