In the mid-13th 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" translates to "slave" in Arabic. The Mamluks were originally enslaved soldiers who eventually rose to power and ruled Egypt.

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