The power of this group originated from the sultan as-Salih, upon whose death they murdered his heir
The power of this group originated from the sultan as-Salih, upon whose death they murdered his heir and transferred power via his wife Shajar ad-Durr. Evolved from a previous Ghulam system as used by the Ayyubids, they named their two dynasties Bahri and Burji, after the quarters where they were originally stationed. They followed the furusiyya code, which includes cavalry tactics and horsemanship. Besides attempting to assassinate Muhammad Ali, other military exploits include their victory over the Mongols at Second Homs and their defeat by Napoleon in the Battle of the Pyramids. For 10 points, name these warrior-slaves who held power in Egypt.
The power of this group originated from the sultan as-Salih, upon whose death they murdered his heir and transferred power via his wife Shajar ad-Durr.
Mamluks 