Battle of Machghara

Battle of Machghara
Part of the Fifth Crusade
Date15 December 1217
Location
Result Ayyubid victory
Belligerents
 Kingdom of Hungary link Ayyubid Dynasty
Commanders and leaders
Dionysus (POW) Unknown
Strength
500 cavalry Unknown
Casualties and losses
All but 3 killed or captured Unknown

The Battle of Machghara occurred on December 15, 1217, as part of the Fifth Crusade. In it, an army led by a Hungarian nobleman was ambushed and defeated in Machghara.