(Five Indian men in plated chainmail and mail veils covering their faces on horseback take their swords and lances before charging at the camera.)
Mughal Warriors: The fierce Islamic conquerors who ruled over India for over 400 years
(Mughal warriors are seen charging toward a defending army of Rajput warriors. Several of the Islamic warriors impale the Indians with their lances.)
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(Five Egyptian men, also in plated chainmail armor take their lances and charge toward the camera.)
Mameluke Cavalrymen: Egypt's unstoppable slave cavalry who successfully repelled the invading Mongol hordes.
(Mamelukes are seen charging forward toward an advancing Mongol army. They take their bows and fire arrows killing several Mongols.)
WHO IS DEADLIEST?
To find out, we've assembled a team of world class fighters to test history's most lethal weapons. Using 21st century science, we'll see what happens when two warriors go toe to toe.
No rules. No safety. No mercy. It's a duel to the death to decide who is...THE DEADLIEST WARRIOR!
Last time, both warriors defeated their respective opponents in a hard fought battle...
(The Mughal warrior takes his bichuwa and plunges it deep into the Scottish Highlander's eye piercing his brain.)
...but now, we will bring both warriors back once again to see who will be our 'Deadliest Warrior'.
(The surviving Mameluke takes his sword and slices into the Sasanian's exposed face through his armor.)
Here in our elite fight club we have gathered doctors, medical scientists and weapons experts to test out the lethal arsenals wielded by each of our combatants to determine who would win a fight between two of history's deadliest warriors of Islam.
Mughal Warriors
Circa: 1600 A.D.
Height: 5'7''
Weight: 160 lbs.
Armor: Steel Helmet, Kavacha Plated Mail, Dhal Shield
Horse Armor: Steel Plated Chainmail
Mameluke Cavalrymen
Circa: 1260 A.D.
Height: 5'9''
Weight: 160 lbs.
Armor: Mameluke Helmet, Steel Plated Chainmail
Horse Armor: Steel Plated Chainmail
''Welcome back everyone, sorry for the hiatus but season 3's back for blood is back!'' DeadAliveManiac said, ''Today for this match we're having two of the deadliest Muslim warriors in history face off against each other for the title of deadliest warrior! The Mughal warriors triumphed over the Scottish Highlanders in season one but will they retain their title this time around when the Mameluke warriors challenge them?''
''As you've said before DAM, these men are two of the Islamic world's most deadly warriors where one of a defender and the other is a vicious conqueror. They both have comparable armor, are excellent cavalry and won't back down until they've defeated their opposition.'' Zivon96 added.
''These two are very different, but yet very much the same. The Mamelukes have defeated and defended their homeland against the famous Mongol cavalry, but will they yield the same results when the Mughals step into their territory? This is seriously the best match we have so far.'' MKDemiGodzilla-Warrior seconded.
''Islam's most famous warriors compete for the title of deadliest warrior, brave defender of their homeland versus the vicious invaders of the Mughal empire. Let's see which warrior will claim victory in God's name. Let's go.'' PFC Rice Man concluded.
The vicious Mughal warriors used an exotic arsenal that aided them in their conquest of India.
Short Range: Talwar
Mid-Range: Nezah
Long Range: North Indian Composite Bow
Special: Bichuwa
In turn, the Egyptian slave cavalry used an arsenal that allowed them to defend their home from the Mongol Horde.
Short Range: Mameluke Sword
Mid-Range: Mameluke Lance
Long Range: Tartar Recurve Bow
Special: Flanged Mace
For short range weapons, both warriors brought with them the deadliest curved swords of their time to decapitate their foes.
The team reviews the footage of both swords in their debut episodes and after much debating they finally come to their conclusion.
''I say even, they both are deadly sabers that can be used very well on horseback and foot if need be.'' DAM started off.
''For me, I go with the Mughals since their steel is much more technologically advanced.'' Zivon countered.
''Even for me, they both are primarily slashing weapons and will do pretty much nothing against the opposing armor, both being plated chainmail.'' Demigod added.
''In my eyes, whichever warrior gets the first hit gets the first kill, so I go even as well.'' Rice Man concluded.
In short range weapons, the edge is even.
For mid-ranged combat, these two warriors used two deadly lances to impale the enemy. For the Mameluke they used their tried and true lance and for the Mughals they used the nezah
The team reviews the testing of the Mameluke's lance from ''Mameluke Cavalrymen vs. Sasanian Cataphracts'' before deciding on what to do next.
''So we've already seen what the Mameluke's lance can do to lamellar armor and no doubt will penetrate the Mughal's armor. So we're gonna see how the nezah performs against the Mameluke's plated chainmail and to do that we're gonna bring back Bahajneet Singh.'' DAM said.
''The was a spear that was similar to the barcha lance but was shorter, though there exists some that were at least 7 feet long. This particular weapon weighed at least 5 pounds and had an iron head that was 3-sided that measured a little over 2 and a half feet long with a 7 foot long shaft.'' Mughal expert Bahajneet Singh explained.
To test out the power of the nezah, Bahajneet will attack a mounted torso clad in the steel plated chainmail of the Mamelukes.
''Okay Bahajneet, on my go 3...2...1...impale it!" DAM shouted out.
Bahajneet gets his horse into a full gallop and after several minutes of hearing hooves hitting the dirt Bahajneet comes within attack range of the target he lowers the nezah and impales the target in the chest letting the weapon go as he rides by.
Zivon then makes his way over to assess the damage. The doctor takes a moment to pull the lance out of the body before beginning his assessment.
''I'm seeing a great deal of penetration with this weapon where you've gotten the entire spearhead into the body! You destroyed this guy's heart for an instant kill.''
''Guess I'm having Mameluke kabob for lunch later.'' Bahajneet gloated.
After testing out the nezah, which mid-ranged weapon do our experts believe takes the edge?
''I'm gonna call this one even, they're both too similar to one another to give either a definite edge.'' DAM started off.
''For me, the 3-sided head of the nezah would cause more damage in the body, so I give it my slight edge.'' Zivon countered.
''I say even for the same reason DAM said.'' Demigod said.
''I'm with DAM as well, both will have no problem penetrating the opposing armor so that seals the deal for me.'' Rice Man concluded.
For mid-range weapons, the edge is even.
For long range weapons, both these warriors were master archers and killed their enemies with the best bows available to them. For the Mughal warriors they used the Indian composite bow and the Mamelukes bring with them the Tartar recurve bow.
The team now reviews the footage of both bows in action before coming to their decisions.
''I say even, both sides have skilled horse archers in their ranks and whoever gets the first shot gets the win.'' DAM started off.
''I agree, both are as powerful as the Mongol bow and would have no problem penetrating the opposing armor.'' Zivon added.
''Yeah, even for me as well, they each have no problem piercing armor.'' Demigod said.
''What you guys said.'' Rice Man concluded.
In long range weapons, both warriors are dead even.
For special weapons, both sides came with different weapons to use as a last resort, the Mughals use the bichuwa dagger and the Mamelukes smashed opposition with their trusted mace.
The panel reviews the test footage of both weapons in previous episodes and it doesn't take long to come to their final decision.
''The edge is going to the Mamelukes this time, the mace is an effective weapons on horseback and no matter what armor you have, you're dead.'' DAM started off.
''The bichuwa has the added advantage of being lighter, but the mace still wins out so it gets my edge.'' Zivon seconded.
''Yep, we agree.'' Demigod and Rice Man concluded.
For special weapons, the edge goes to the Mameluke Cavalrymen for their mace.
''Now we're gonna move on to the armor the warriors and their horses wear, first off the armor of the warriors will be dead even, despite the Mughals being more advanced their armor designs are essentially the same and both will fall to similar attacks. The Mughals do have the shield but that's not enough to gain the advantage here.'' DAM explained.
For body armor, the edge is dead even.
''Now for horse armor, it is even as well since they're all possessing the same material.'' DAM explained.
For horse armor, both stallions are evenly matched.
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Welcome back to the fight club, here we reviewed the weapons used by the most fearsome warriors of Islam to determine who is deadliest.
For short range weapons, both the Mameluke sword and Talwar saber were even.
''Similar design, slash heavy weapons and used well on horseback gives each the edge.'' DAM explained.
Edge: Even
For mid-range weapons, the sang and Mameluke lance were determined to be equals.
''Both will have no problem piercing the opposing armor and whoever hits first wins.'' Zivon explained.
Edge: Even
For long range weapons, both the Indian composite bow and Tartar recurve bow were determined to be evenly matched.
''Both will have no problem penetrating armor and each side possesses good archers, so no edge.'' Demigod explained.
Edge: Even
For special weapons, the Mameluke mace crushed the bichuwa.
''It hits harder and causes more trauma, simple enough.'' Rice Man explained.
Edge: Mameluke Cavalrymen
For body armor, both warriors had armor too similar to determine an edge.
''They're really the same armor, nothing special here.'' DAM explained.
Edge: Even
And for horse armor, both stallions armor were too similar to decide an edge.
''Same reasoning as their warriors, too similar so no edge.'' Zivon explained.
Edge: Even
And now computer wizz Metal Harbinger will evaluate the x-factors of both warriors.
''Let's get this show on the road!'' exclaimed the metalhead.
''Training for the Mughals was a 96 to the Mamelukes with an 86.''
''For physicality the Mughals had a 91 to the Mamelukes with an 84.''
''Ferocity for the Mughals was a 94 to the Mamelukes with a 92.''
''Endurance for both warriors was a 90.''
''Lastly, for killer instinct the Mughals had a 92 and the Mamelukes will be rated a 90.''
For intimidation, the Mughals take it with a 90 to the Mamelukes with an 89 due to the Mughals having you convert to Islam or die.''
Our team has concluded the weapons review and x-factor assessment, now Metal will run the simulator one-thousands times in a battle to the death pitting 5 Mughal warriors against 5 Mameluke Cavalrymen.
Which side will claim the title of Islam's deadliest warriors?
''In the end, only one side will stand tall, let's see who it is.'' Metal said hitting the button.
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It was another sweltering hot day in the deserts of Egypt as 5 Mameluke warriors were seen riding along the Nile river. Following their first encounter with the Mughals several days ago the Egyptian slave cavalry were on alert as word of more of the mighty Mongol army was on the way to attempt another invasion from the south.
Mameluke Cavalrymen: 5
After their victory at Ain Jalut these Mamelukes were ready to face another onslaught of the invading Asian warriors. Further down the river 5 more men clad in steel plated chainmail armor were seen riding in the direction of the Mamelukes. The unknown warriors appeared to be fellow Mamelukes but upon further inspection they were revealed to be warriors from the mighty Mughal empire.
After allying with the Mongol empire the Mughals were guaranteed a share in the spoils of war and decided to send their cavalry to avenge their allies at their defeat in Ain Jalut.
Mughal Warriors: 5
Both sides spot each other and at first they mistook the other as more of their allies both continued to ride forward and stopped half a football field away from each other and that's when both sides notice the difference in armor. The Mamelukes noticed the Mughals had their faces covered by their chainmail showing only their eyes.
That's when the Mughals figured out that these men were the enemy and not fellow Mughals and the lead conqueror orders his men to charge forward to which the Mamelukes do the same. One Mameluke brings his bow and strings an arrow to his bow and fires at an approaching Mughal.
The Indian warriors raises his shield and deflects the arrow but once he lowers it another arrow buries itself in his face, the mail veil failing to protect him.
Mameluke Cavalrymen: 5 - Mughal Warriors: 4
The Egyptian archer was taken out by a Mughal warrior who had fired an arrow of his own and was struck dead center in the chest hitting his heart and his corpse falls off his steed.
Mameluke Cavalrymen: 4 - Mughal Warriors: 4
The lead Mughal draws his Talwar and charges toward one of the Egyptian warriors who had his lance in hand and lowers it with hopes to impale the Indian warrior. The Mughal manages to raise his shield and intercept the blow and the lance partially pierces the shield and the Mameluke was forced to let go but as he does the Mughal rides by him and decapitates him with his talwar.
Mameluke Cavalrymen: 3 - Mughal Warriors: 4
Elsewhere an Egyptian was seen engaging a Mughal in a duel of swords as their horses circled each other. The Mameluke goes in for a high swing with his sword only for the Mughal to block it with his shield. The Mughal responds by swinging his talwar horizontally only for the Mameluke to catch the blade with his own. Just then more galloping was heard and before Mughal could react the lead Mameluke rides by with his mace and swings it full force hitting the Indian conqueror at the back of the head smashing his skull open with a crunch.
Mameluke Cavalrymen: 3 - Mughal Warriors: 3
The lead Mameluke nods at his comrade and the two ride off to fend off the rest of the invaders.
Meanwhile the lead Mughal and his remaining men encircle a lone Mameluke who bravely stands his ground holding his sword defensively in front of him. One Mughal charges at him with his sword in hand and swings but the Mameluke manages to deflect the blow and swing his sword in retaliation. The swing does nothing more than bounce off the Mughal's chainmail and another Mughal charges forth with his nezah pointed at the Mameluke and the Egyptian warrior failed to respond and is impaled in his side.
The Egyptian screams in pain as he is knocked off his horse and is left on the sand to bleed out.
Mameluke Cavalrymen: 2 - Mughal Warriors: 3
''Allahu ak-.''
Before Mughal could cheer for his victory one of the only remaining Mamelukes rides by with his sword and decapitates the Islamic conqueror in one fell swoop.
Mameluke Cavalrymen: 2 - Mughal Warriors: 2
The Mameluke, with his fresh, blood stained blade rides up to join his leader and the two face the last of the Mughal warriors who only eye them hatefully. Despite not being able to see their faces the Mamelukes were not intimidated by the Mughals and together they raise their weapons, the lead Mameluke with a mace and both charge straight toward the Mughals.
The Mughals respond by drawing their blades and charging forth and after a minute both sides finally collide to end the battle. The Mughal's second man swings wildly as he rides toward the lead Mameluke who responds by charging as well. The Mameluke, seeing the Mughal with his dhal shield in the other arm gets his lance ready. Knowing he had to time it right he focuses on the shield as he approaches the Mughal he waits for the Indian warrior go in for a swing.
When the Mughal does just that, the Mameluke comes within attack range and lowers his lance and impales the Mughal straight in the gut, the lance piercing clean through the plates and the Mughal screams in pain as he is left with a huge lance in his gut and soon he fades away.
Mameluke Cavalrymen: 2 - Mughal Warriors: 1
The remaining Mughal was seen dueling with the other Mameluke and had no difficulty blocking each swing the Egyptian threw at him with his dhal. The Mameluke goes in for a swing but the Mughal responded by bashing the sword away giving him the opportunity to swing his sword hitting the Mameluke in the face.
Mameluke Cavalrymen: 1 - Mughal Warriors: 1
With the job complete, the Mughal turns as he hears the galloping of hooves and sees the final Mameluke charging his way without hesitation he winnies his horse forward with his sword and shield in hand and both men yell as they fast approach each other. Soon enough the Mughal and the Mameluke both come within reach and just as the Mameluke swings his sword the Mughal lifted his shield accordingly and blocks the attack. The two warriors ride away from each other to get another start and turning their horses around they charge each other again.
This time the Mameluke sheathes his sword and charges toward the Mughal unarmed. Seeing this the Mughal was left confused but thinking nothing of it he whinnies his horse forward again and soon the two men found themselves within arm's each and just as the Mughal goes to swing his sword the Mameluke quickly reaches for his flanged mace and swings it.
Seeing this, the Mughal, as fast as he could raises his dhal to protect from the impact but the mace smashes right into the shield the impact shatters a bone in his arm making him groan in pain as he rides away. The Mameluke smirks knowing the Mughal would have a hard time dealing with the mace so again he charges toward the Mughal who was still reeling in pain from his broken arm.
Hearing the Mameluke fast approaching the Mughal was smirking himself and waited until the Mameluke was closer. Turning around he sees the mace about to impact his face but the Mughal ducks and quickly reveals a hidden bichuwa under his sleeve and quickly jams it into the Mameluke's throat.
The Egyptian warrior gags at the steel in his throat and quickly falls off his horse and was left reeling in pain on the sand. The Mughal rides up to the dying Mameluke and dismounts his horse with his talwar in hand. He looks on at the sight before him and knowing he's won the battle, he yanks the bichuwa out causing blood to spurt from the open wound and with one swing, decapitates the Egyptian.
Mameluke Cavalrymen: 0 - Mughal Warriors: 1
Watching the head roll away in the sand he licks the blood off his talwar and shouts ''ALLAHU AKBAR!"
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Winner: Mughal Warriors
Mughal Warriors: 520
Talwar: 123
Nezah: 110
Indian Composite Bow: 213
Bichuwa: 74
Mameluke Cavalrymen: 480
Mameluke Sword: 95
Mameluke Lance: 106
Tartar Recurve Bow: 201
Flanged Mace: 78
X-factors
Training: 96/Tranining: 86
Physicality: 91/Physicality: 84
Ferocity: 94/Ferocity: 92
Endurance: 90/Endurance: 90
Killer Instinct: 92/Killer Instinct: 90
Intimidation: 90/Intimidation: 89
Armor Failure Rate
Steel Helmet: 1% - Mameluke Helmet: 2%
Kavacha Plated Mail: 10% - Steel Plated Chainmail: 10%
Dhal Shield: 2% - No Shield
Horse Armor Failure Rate
Steel Plated Chainmail: 11% - Steel Plated Chainmail: 12%
Following a brutal back and forth struggle between Islam's deadliest warriors, it would be the Mughal warriors who stand victorious. It was in part thanks to their superior training combined with their more ferocious nature that allowed them to win 52% to the Mamelukes' 48%.
''What ultimately pushed the Mughals to victory was their advanced metals in their weapons and armor and much more ferocious nature that the Mamelukes were unprepared to face.'' DAM explained.
''While the Mamelukes repelled the Mongols who were very similar to the Mughals, the Mughals adapted the weapons and tactics of their conquered peoples which allowed them to fight in ways that were alien to the Mamelukes.'' Zivon seconded.
''I am a bit surprised, I thought the Mamelukes would see the similarities between the Mughals and Mongols but I guess I was wrong, the better warrior won this fight.'' Demigod added.
''Had the Mughals met the Mamelukes there is no doubt the battle between Islam's greatest warrior would be a spectacle. However, the superior training and unpredictability of the Mughals gave them the win.'' Rice Man concluded.
(The victorious Mughal warrior was seen riding away from the battlefield with every weapon the Mamelukes had strapped to his horse with the fallen Mameluke and his fellow Mughal horses following suit. He will report back to his leaders as well as the Mongol Khan to begin their combined invasion of Egypt knowing this will be a great victory for his empire and the Mongols.)
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Next time on back for blood, it is a clash of the swords when Antiquity meets the Middle Ages.
Saxon Huskarl: The elite backbone of England's Anglo-Saxon army who kept an iron nerve and fought to the last man at Hastings.
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Iberian Caetrati: Iberia's famed sword and shield fighters who spilled Roman blood at Cannae.
WHO IS DEADLIEST?!