A Geniza for Mamluk Studies? Charitable Trust (Waqf) Documents as a Source

Carl F. Petry

doi:10.6082/ada9z-vy831

January 1, 1998Open Access

A Geniza for Mamluk Studies? Charitable Trust (Waqf) Documents as a Source

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To examine the role of charitable trust (waqf) documents as primary sources for the study of the Mamluk Sultanate.
Reviewed documents from charitable trusts (waqf)
Analyzed historical context and implications
Provided guidelines for future research
Identified waqf documents as rich sources of information about the Mamluk period
Demonstrated how these documents contribute to understanding socio-economic practices
Highlighted their potential for interdisciplinary research in historical studies

Implication

This annual journal explores the significance of waqf documents as valuable sources in Mamluk studies, focusing on Egypt and Syria.

Abstract

Mamlūk Studies Review is an annual (bi-annual from 2003 to 2009), Open Access, refereed journal devoted to the Mamluk Sultanate of Egypt and Syria (1250-1517). See http://mamluk.uchicago.edu for further information.

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Carl F. Petry (1998) studied this question.

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