Baybars was the fourth Sultan of Egypt and Syria in the Bahri Dynasty of Mamluks.
His full name was Al-Malik al-Zahir Rukn al-Din Baibars al-Bunduqdari. He was famous for the name Abu al-Futuh (Father of Conquest) because of his extraordinary victories.
Baybars was a popular ruler in the Muslim world who had defeated the crusaders in three campaigns, and the Mongols in the Battle of Ain Jalut.
The reign of Baybars marked the start of an age of Mamluk dominance in the Eastern Mediterranean.
During his last year i.e in 1277 CE, he attacked the Seljuk Empire which was under the control of Mongols at that time. By successfully defeating the Mongols in the battle of Elbistan, he took control of Kayseri.
He was also arguably the first to employ explosive hand cannons in war, at the Battle of Ain Jalut. His military campaign also extended into Libya and Nubia.
Except for victories, Baybars was also skilled in diplomacy. He built friendly relations with the Byzantine Empire.
He also worked for his religion Islam. He was having good relations with the Mongols of the Golden Horde and managed to travel with them towards Egypt.
Because of this migration, a lot of Mongols accepted Islam.
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