The Ottoman army broke the Mamluk resistance, captured Cairo, and brought an end to the Mamluk state. With this conquest, Egypt, Syria, and the Hejaz were incorporated into Ottoman territory; the Ottoman state also assumed the protection of the holy cities of the Islamic world.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Battle of Ridaniya?
- The Battle of Ridaniya was fought in 1517 near Cairo between the Ottoman sultan Selim I and Mamluk forces.
- When did Battle of Ridaniya happen?
- 1517 CE