mameluk

[US]/ˈmæməlʊk/
[UK]/ˈmæməˌlʊk/

Translation

n.A member of a military class, originally composed of slave soldiers, that ruled in Egypt from about 1250 to 1517 and again from 1798 to 1805
Word Forms
Pluralmameluks

Example Sentences

the mamluk sultanate dominated egypt for centuries.

mamluk warriors were known for their military prowess.

the mamluk dynasty ended the mongol invasion.

mamluk cavalry was feared throughout the middle east.

cairo is famous for its magnificent mamluk architecture.

the mamluk period produced exquisite metalwork and wood carvings.

sultan qalawun was a powerful mamluk ruler.

mamluk slaves eventually rose to become rulers themselves.

the battle of ain jalut was a decisive mamluk victory.

mamluk fortresses still stand across the egyptian landscape.

the mamluk military system was based on slave soldiers.

coffee was introduced to egypt during the mamluk era.

mamluk sultanates competed for power in the region.

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