The Beginning's of the Mamluk Dynasty

The Mamluk Dynasty can be characterized as the “slave dynasty of Egypt” during its time frame. During its reign, the Mamluk Dynasty was a self-governing state from 1250 until 1517. This dynasty came to power by the formation of an aristocracy of white slaves, which was known as the Mamluks. By law the Mamluk slaves had restricted rights to transfer positions and wealth to their offspring’s in order to prevent them from developing hereditary dynasties.

As time progressed the Mamluks rose to power and become the strongest and best organized organization in Egypt under the ruling of Ayyubid Sultan. Overall, Ayyubid during his reign helped capture large quantities of slaves from foreign lands in order to protect his own position. After his death the Mamluks decided to have his wife and rightful heir to the throne murdered. After the murder of Ayyubid’s wife, the Mamluks began to transfer power within their own ranks.

Overall, these events helped re-establish the caliphate in Cairo causing the Mamluk Dynasty to prosper.