In the mid-13^th century,the Mongols conquered much of the Eastern Islamic world.The center of Islamic power moved from Baghdad to Egypt.The lords of Egypt at that time were Mamluks.The definition of the word Mamluk translates to __________________?

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The word Mamluk in Arabic means "owned" or "slave" and refers specifically to a slave soldier who was trained to become a warrior and became a member of the elite ruling class in Egypt during the medieval period. Mamluks were often imported from Central Asia or the Caucasus region and served as soldiers, administrators, and rulers in Egypt and other parts of the Islamic world.

In the Mid-13th Century,the Mongols Conquered Much of the Eastern

In the Mid-13^th Century,the Mongols Conquered Much of the Eastern