The Battle of Ain Jalut took place on September 3, 1260, in present-day Israel. It was a significant confrontation between the forces of the Mamluks, an Egyptian military regime, and the Mongol Empire, which was expanding rapidly under the leadership of Kublai Khan. The Mamluks, led by Sultan Qutuz and Baybars, successfully halted the Mongol advance into the Middle East. This battle is often regarded as a turning point in history, as it marked the first major defeat of the Mongols, who had previously been undefeated in their conquests. The victory at Ain Jalut helped to establish the Mamluks as a dominant power in the region and preserved the Islamic territories from Mongol control.