 The rebels took over Syria and headed for Egypt, prompting Barquq to abdicate in favor of as-Salih Hajji.The alliance between Yalbugha an-Nasiri and Mintash soon fell apart, however, and factional fighting ensued in Cairo ending with Mintash ousting Yalbugha.Barquq was arrested and exiled to al-Karak where he was able to rally support for his return to the throne.