Editing 1290 (section)

==== Levant ====
* [[June]] &ndash; [[Republic of Genoa|Genoa]] concludes a new commercial treaty with the Mamluks; five galleys sent by King [[James II of Aragon]] ("the Just") join the Venetian Crusader fleet (some 20 ships) on its way to [[Acre, Israel|Acre]]. On board the fleet are Italian urban militias and mercenary forces under Seneschal [[Jean I de Grailly]], who have fought for the [[Papal States]] in the so-called Italian Crusades.<ref>[[David Nicolle]] (2005). Osprey: ''Acre 1291 - Bloody sunset of the Crusader states'', p. 49. {{ISBN|978-1-84176-862-5}}.</ref>
* [[August]] &ndash; Italian Crusaders massacre Muslim merchants and peasants, and some local Christians in Acre. Some claim it began at a drunken party – others that a European husband found his wife making love to a Muslim. The barons and local knights try to rescue a few Muslims and take them to the safety of the castle, while some ringleaders are arrested.<ref>[[Steven Runciman]] (1952). ''A History of The Crusades. Vol III: The Kingdom of Acre'', p. 343. {{ISBN|978-0-241-29877-0}}.</ref>  
* [[August 30]] &ndash; Survivors and relatives of the massacre at Acre take bloodstained clothing to Sultan [[Qalawun]] ("the Victorious") in [[Cairo]], who demands that the leaders of the riot be handed over for trial, but the nobles refuse to send them and Qalawun now obtains legal clearance from the religious authorities in Cairo to break the truce with [[Crusader states]].<ref>David Nicolle (2005). Osprey: ''Acre 1291 - Bloody sunset of the Crusader states'', p. 52. {{ISBN|978-1-84176-862-5}}.</ref>
* [[October]] &ndash; Qalawun orders a general mobilization of the Mamluk forces. In a council, it is decided that a peace delegation be sent to [[Cairo]] under [[Guillaume de Beaujeu]], Grand Master of the [[Knights Templar]]. However, Qalawun demands huge compensation for those killed in Acre, and sends a Syrian army to the coast of [[Palestine (region)|Palestine]], near [[Caesarea Maritima|Caesarea]].<ref>Steven Runciman (1952). ''A History of The Crusades. Vol III: The Kingdom of Acre'', p. 343. {{ISBN|978-0-241-29877-0}}.</ref>
* [[November 10]] &ndash; Qalawun ("the Victorious") dies as the Egyptian Mamluk army sets out for Acre. He is succeeded by his eldest son [[Al-Ashraf Khalil]] as ruler of the [[Mamluk Sultanate]]. Khalil orders his allies and tributaries in [[Syria]] to prepare for a campaign next spring. Governors and castle commanders are ordered to assemble siege equipment and armor.<ref>Steven Runciman (1952). ''A History of The Crusades. Vol III: The Kingdom of Acre'', p. 344. {{ISBN|978-0-241-29877-0}}.</ref>