The Mamluk System of Rule in the Eyes of Western Travelers

Key Points

• The paper aims to explore Western perceptions of the Mamluk system of rule in Egypt and Syria during the 13th to 16th centuries.
• Analysis of historical texts and accounts from Western travelers
• Review of peer-reviewed articles published in Mamlūk Studies Review
• Examination of cultural and political context of the Mamluk Sultanate
• Western travelers often depicted the Mamluk rulers with a mix of admiration and criticism
• The writings reflect the complexities of cross-cultural encounters between East and West
• Insights gained enrich understanding of Mamluk governance and European perspectives of the time