Fall of Krak des Chevaliers

BelligerentsMamluk Sultanate of EgyptKnights HospitallerCommanders and leadersBaybarsJean de VilliersStrength Unknown UnknownCasualties and losses Unknown Unknown

The Crusader fortress of Krak des Chevaliers fell to the Egyptian Mamluk sultan Baybars in 1271. Baybars went north to deal with Krak des Chevaliers after the death of Louis IX of France on 29 November 1270.