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This review examines two books focusing on the Mamlūk court's intellectual life and the library of Sultan Qāniṣawh al-Ghawrī.

June 3, 2026Open Access

Book Review: In the Sultan's Salon: Learning, Religion, and Rulership at the Mamlūk Court of Qāniṣawh al-Ghawrī (r. 1501–1516) and Browsing through the Sultan's Bookshelves: Towards a Reconstruction of the Library of the Mamlūk Sultan Qāniṣawh al-Ghawrī (r. 906–922/1501–1516)

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Book review highlights the cultural and intellectual aspects of the Mamlūk sultanate, indicating its significance.

This review examines two books focusing on the Mamlūk court's intellectual life and the library of Sultan Qāniṣawh al-Ghawrī.
Analysis of the content and themes presented in both books.
Comparison between the insights provided by Mauder and D'hulste regarding the Mamlūk period.
Evaluation of the historical significance of the Mamlūk library.
Insights into the role of religion and learning at the Mamlūk court.
Reconstruction of the Mamlūk Sultan's library enhances understanding of cultural practices.
Highlights the importance of literature and scholarship in governance during the Mamlūk era.

Yehoshua Frenkel (2023) studied this question.

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