Under which threat did Qutuz take control of the military and assume power in Egypt?
The Ottoman Empire
The Roman Empire
The Mongol Invasion
The Persian Empire
Answer
Qutuz, a Mamluk general, took control of the military and assumed power in Egypt under the threat of the Mongol invasion. He was able to unite the Egyptian forces and defeat the Mongols at the Battle of Ain Jalut in 1260, a turning point in the history of the Middle East.
The Majestic Sultan: Unleashing the Legacy of Qutuz
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