The Mamluk sultan Barsbay finally destroys ‘Aydhab…

1426 CE

The Mamluk sultan Barsbay finally destroys ‘Aydhab in 1426 in reprisal for plundering of goods en route to Mecca.

This is part of Barsbay's campaign to secure for Egypt the exclusive rights over the Red Sea trade between Yemen and Europe.

The inhabitants of the town flee southwest to Dongola and ...

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‘Aydhab Egypt View →

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Barsbay View →

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Egyptians View → Beja people View → Yemen, Rasulide State of View → Egypt and Syria, Mamluk Burji Sultanate of View →

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Yemen, Medieval View →

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Weapons View → Domestic animals View →

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Commerce View → Watercraft View → Labor and Service View → Conflict View → Mayhem View → Faith View → Government View → Technology View → Piracy View →

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