Articles related to "Mamluk"

Napoleon Bonaparte's Egyptian victory at the Battle of the Pyramids against the Mamluk forces of Murad and Ibrahim Bey on July 21 1798.

The Knights Templar emerged from the first Crusader army in order to protect Christian pilgrims moving from the Mediterranean ports to the holy city of Jerusalem.

The manuscripts and print editions of the Arabian Nights have a long history as do the One Thousand and One tales of Shahrazad.

Shajarat Al-Durr was no doubt an extraordinary woman. She ruled Egypt during a difficult period of its history when the country came under attack by crusading armies.

When Ottoman Sultan, Selim I appeared, with an army, at the gates of Jerusalem in 1517 he was welcomed by the Ulama who peacefully presented him with the keys to the city

Karak Castle lies near the southern end of the Dead Sea and stands on the site of Kir Moab which in the days of Mesha resisted the attack of Jehoshaphat, King of Judah.

An exhibition of lavishly illustrated, exceptionally rare Muslim, Christian and Jewish manuscripts is on at London's British Library and runs from 27 April - 23 Sept 2007

In the first year of the 20th century the Ottoman sultan ordered the start of building work on the Hejaz railway to allow easier access for pilgrims to the holy places.

The Crac des Chevaliers (Arabic Qal'at al-Hosn) in Syria, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the best-preserved examples of Crusader military architecture.

Following the final defeats in the Holy Land, Jacques de Molay the Grand Master of the Knights Templar left Cyprus in 1294 for an extended journey through Europe.

Cairo is Egypt's ancient city that has a beautiful blend of old and new with minarets, citadels and bazaars alongside posh buildings and fast food joints.

A shopper in Dubai can begin the day touring the pyramids of Egypt, spend the afternoon traveling through Arabia and Asia, and end the day with a cafe au lait in Italy.