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Selim I set forward to Egypt in early 1516, and on August 20, 1516 encamped on the plain of Marj Dabiq, a day's journey north of Halab, awaited there the enemy's approach; for on this plain it was that the Empire's fate was now to be decided
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Marj_Dabiq#cite_note-Mameluke-0
. The Egyptians, except the royal Mamluks whom the Sultan sought to spare, fought well; and at one time the Turkish outlook was so bad, that Selim I had thoughts of falling back
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Marj_Dabiq#cite_note-Mameluke-0
. But in the end, the Ottomans, superior both in numbers and artillery gained the day
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Marj_Dabiq#cite_note-Mameluke-0
. Khayr Baig hastened the end by signaling retreat
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Marj_Dabiq#cite_note-Mameluke-0
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WI Selim I lost his nerve during battle and retreated defeated? How is this altering History? Any thoughts?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Marj_Dabiq#cite_note-Mameluke-0
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