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Mamluk Sultan Al-Ashraf Qansuh al-Ghawri, the Circassian
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Mamluk Sultan Al-Ashraf Qansuh al-Ghawri, the Circassian
Mamluk Sultan Al-Ashraf Qansuh al-Ghawri, the Circassian. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrrarios Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples (Il Costume Antico e Moderno di Tutti i Popoli), Florence, 1843
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Mamluk Sultan Al-Ashraf Qansuh al-Ghawri, the Circassian (1477-1516), is depicted in this stunning handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri, created as part of Giulio Ferrari's "Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples" (Il Costume Antico e Moderno di Tutti i Popoli), published in Florence in 1843. Al-Ashraf Qansuh al-Ghawri was a Mamluk Sultan of Egypt and Syria, hailing from the Circassian tribe, a people originally from the Northwestern Caucasus region. He rose to power after the assassination of his predecessor, Sultan Qansuh al-Ghuri, and ruled from 1501 until his death in 1516. The Mamluk Sultanate, established in the 13th century, was a unique political and military institution in which Mamluks, or slave soldiers, ruled over the Islamic lands of Egypt and Syria. Al-Ashraf Qansuh al-Ghawri was the last Mamluk Sultan, as the Ottoman Empire would soon conquer Egypt and bring an end to the Mamluk Sultanate. In this engraving, Al-Ashraf Qansuh al-Ghawri is shown wearing the traditional attire of a Mamluk Sultan. He is depicted wearing a long, flowing robe, a turban adorned with precious stones, and a sword at his side. The intricate details of his clothing and the rich colors used in the handcolouring bring the image to life, providing a glimpse into the opulence and grandeur of the Mamluk court. The anthropological significance of this image lies in its representation of the Mamluk Sultan's Circassian heritage. Circassians were highly regarded in the Mamluk military and political hierarchy, and their influence can be seen in the art, culture, and customs of the Mamluk Sultanate. This engraving offers a valuable insight into the racial, tribal, and national diversity of the Mamluk Empire and the broader Islamic world during this period.
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