Who is Mamelukes from The Source; a Novel and what is their importance?

Asked by bookragstutor on 25 Oct 12:32

Last updated by Cat on 02 Jan 05:04

Answered by Cat on 02 Jan 05:04

The Mamelukes are Asian slaves imported from Asia to serve the Turks. They gain control of the Muslim Empire in 1289. Damascus is their stronghold.