Would this lead to their survival? Or would the Muslims conquer the island much earlier?What would be their relationship with the Italian city states be?
Would this lead to their survival? Or would the Muslims conquer the island much earlier?What would be their relationship with the Italian city states be?
Well that’s presuming that the rise of the Ottoman isn’t put off by this POD,which is possible if for example the Templars go and assist the ERE. But I think that the Mamelukes will be much more eager to conquer the island than OTL. The Templars are a much serious threat than the Kingdom of Cyprus. I think a lot of the Mamelukes trade routes are vulnerable to the Templars,especially if they start raiding like the Hospitallers.Being ruled by the Templars is really wanting the Mamluks or Ottomans to invade the island. The Mamluks could be held off but the Ottomans with Mehmed II will not let Cyprus remain too much in Templar hands.