The Sultan Who Loved Sufis: How Qaytbay Endowed a Shrine Complex in Dasuq

Key Points

• Explore the significance of Qaytbay's endowment of a shrine complex dedicated to Sufism in Dasuq.
• Analysis of historical texts and records related to the Mamluk Sultanate.
• Investigation of the architectural features of the shrine complex.
• Examination of the cultural practices associated with Sufism during Qaytbay's reign.
• The shrine complex reflects the intertwining of political power and religious devotion.
• Qaytbay's endowment illustrates the role of Sufism in Mamluk culture.
• Increased local worship and pilgrimage activities were noted in the region.