Eighth Crusade
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The Eighth Crusade was the second Crusade launched by Louis IX of France, this one against the Hafsid dynasty in Tunisia in 1270. It is also known as the Crusade of Louis IX Against Tunis or the Secon
Death of Louis IX in Tunis
Louis' capture at the Battle of Fariskur (1250).
Hulagu's siege of Alamut.
Baibars defeats the Armenians at the Disaster of Mari, illumination from Le Livre des Merveilles 15th century.
Muhammad I al-Mustansir
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Muhammad I al-Mustansir was the second Sultan of Ifriqiya of the Hafsid dynasty and the first to claim the title of Khalif. Al-Mustansir concluded a peace agreement to end the Eighth Crusade launched
Gold dinar of Muhammad I al-Mustansir