ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Kitbuqa

Kitbuqa was a person who lived a long, long time ago in a place called the Middle East. He was a very important leader who was in charge of an army. This army was called the Mongol army, and they were known for being very powerful and fierce.

Kitbuqa was born in a place called Central Asia, which is very far away from where we live. He was known for being very brave and skilled in battle. He was also very loyal to his leaders and would do anything to protect them.

One day, Kitbuqa was asked by his leader to go to a place called Syria. Syria was a country that was being ruled by a group of people who were very mean to the people who lived there. Kitbuqa was told to go there with his army and help the people who lived there.

When Kitbuqa arrived in Syria, he found out that there was a big army waiting for him. This army was led by a man named Mamluk. Mamluk was also a very strong warrior and he had many soldiers with him.

Kitbuqa and Mamluk had a big battle, and it lasted for many days. Eventually, Kitbuqa's army was defeated and he was captured by Mamluk's army. They did very mean things to Kitbuqa, and eventually, he died.

Even though Kitbuqa didn't win the battle, he was still considered a hero by many people. He was known for his bravery and loyalty, and his story has been passed down from generation to generation.