The Mamluk Sultanate: History and Society
( 30 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to the Mamluk Sultanate
Overview of the course, significance of the Mamluk Sultanate, and historical context

Module #2
Origins of the Mamluks
The rise of the Mamluks, their Turkish origins, and role in the Ayyubid dynasty

Module #3
The Bahri Mamluks (1250-1382)
The Bahri dynasty, key figures like Baibars and Qalawun, and military campaigns

Module #4
The Burji Mamluks (1382-1517)
The Burji dynasty, key figures like Barquq and Qaitbay, and internal power struggles

Module #5
Mamluk Relations with Crusader States
Wars with the Crusader states, treaties, and trade relations

Module #6
Mamluk Relations with the Mongols
The Mongol invasions, battles like Ain Jalut, and diplomatic relations

Module #7
Mamluk Economy and Trade
The Mamluk economy, trade networks, and the role of the Sultanate in global commerce

Module #8
Mamluk Society and Social Hierarchy
The Mamluk slave-soldier system, social classes, and urban-rural dynamics

Module #9
Women in Mamluk Society
The role of women in Mamluk society, their rights, and social status

Module #10
Mamluk Architecture and Urbanization
Mamluk architectural style, mosque complexes, and urban planning in Cairo

Module #11
Mamluk Art and Culture
Mamluk art, literature, and music, including manuscript illumination and calligraphy

Module #12
Mamluk Religion and Sufism
The role of Islam in Mamluk society, Sufism, and mystical orders

Module #13
Mamluk Administration and Bureaucracy
The Mamluk administrative system, provincial governance, and taxation

Module #14
Mamluk Military Organization and Tactics
The Mamluk military, its organization, and tactics, including archery and cavalry

Module #15
The Decline of the Mamluk Sultanate
Internal power struggles, external pressures, and the eventual fall of the Sultanate

Module #16
The Ottoman Conquest of the Mamluk Sultanate
The Ottoman-Mamluk war, the Battle of Marj Dabiq, and the integration of Mamluk territories

Module #17
Mamluk Legacy in the Modern Middle East
The lasting impact of the Mamluk Sultanate on modern Middle Eastern politics, culture, and society

Module #18
Primary Sources and Historiography
Analyzing primary sources, including Ibn Iyas and Al-Maqrizi, and historiographical debates

Module #19
Case Study:Mamluk Cairo
In-depth exploration of Mamluk Cairo, its urban dynamics, and social life

Module #20
Case Study:Mamluk-Provincial Relations
Analysis of Mamluk relations with provincial governors, regional autonomy, and center-periphery dynamics

Module #21
Comparative Analysis:Mamluks and Other Empires
Comparing the Mamluk Sultanate to other empires, such as the Ottoman and Mongol Empires

Module #22
Research Methods and Approaches
Researching the Mamluk Sultanate, including archival sources, archaeological methods, and digital humanities

Module #23
Debates and Controversies in Mamluk Historiography
Current debates and controversies in Mamluk historiography, including revisionist approaches

Module #24
Mamluk Sources in Translation
Translated primary sources, including chronicles, letters, and administrative documents

Module #25
Visualizing the Mamluk Sultanate
Using visual materials, such as maps, images, and artifacts, to understand Mamluk history and society

Module #26
Mamluk Studies Today
Current research, new approaches, and the future of Mamluk studies

Module #27
Interdisciplinary Approaches to Mamluk Studies
Integrating disciplines, such as archaeology, anthropology, and sociology, into Mamluk studies

Module #28
Mamluk Digital Humanities
Using digital tools and methods to analyze and present Mamluk history and culture

Module #29
Teaching the Mamluk Sultanate
Pedagogical approaches and strategies for teaching Mamluk history and society

Module #30
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in The Mamluk Sultanate: History and Society career

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The Mamluk Sultanate: History and Society ( 30 Modules )

The Mamluk Sultanate: History and Society
( 30 Modules )