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The Rest of History · Tuesday · 6 min

How the Mamluks Seized Power From Their Own Rulers

In this episode, we explore the rise of the Mamluks and how they outmaneuvered their rulers to seize power. We discuss the social and political dynamics that allowed these former slaves to become a formidable force in medieval Egypt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this episode, we explore the rise of the Mamluks and how they outmaneuvered their rulers to seize power. We discuss the social and political dynamics that allowed these former slaves to become a formidable force in medieval Egypt.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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