Middle East July – Mamluk forces under Baibars capture the last remaining stronghold of the Order of Assassins (Hashashin) sect, Al-Kahf Castle. August – Mongol forces surround the castle of Al-Bira. Baibars skirts around the enemy with camels and wagons. He launches a devastating attack and routes the Mongols.Andrew Roberts (2011). Great Commanders of the Medieval World (454–1582), pp. 196–197. . December – Followers of Persian poet and mystic Rumi establish the Mevlevi Order ("whirling dervishes") in the city of Konya (approximate date).
Middle East July – Mamluk forces under Baibars capture the last remaining stronghold of the Order of Assassins (Hashashin) sect Al-Kahf Castle August – Mongol forces surround the castle of Al-Bira Baibars skirts around the enemy with camels and wagons He launches a devastating attack and routes the MongolsAndrew Roberts (2011) Great Commanders of the Medieval World (454–1582) pp 196–197  December – Followers of Persian poet and mystic Rumi establish the Mevlevi Order ("whirling dervishes") in the city of Konya (approximate date)