Crusader/ Mongol alliance

What was the likelyhood of a Crusader and Mongol alliance against the Muslims? What could have brought it about?

If Plano Carpini could establish Alliance, then Jerusalem could have been under Crusader. BUt I don't see this Alliance stay for longer period. After fall of Baghdad, Crusaders and Mongols will be clashed.
 

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If Plano Carpini could establish Alliance, then Jerusalem could have been under Crusader. BUt I don't see this Alliance stay for longer period. After fall of Baghdad, Crusaders and Mongols will be clashed.

I think any clash will have to happen when the Il-Khanate accepts Islam as the official religion, and if they can keep up on defeating the Seljuks in Mesopotamia and Anatolia.
 
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