Ibn Taghrībirdī al-Atābakī

Ibn Taghribirdi, al-Atabaki, was an Egyptian historian of the Mamluk era. He is renowned for his detailed chronicles of Islamic history, particularly the Mamluk Sultanate. His most famous work, 'al-Nujum al-Zahira fi Muluk Misr wa'l-Qahira,' offers an exhaustive account of the political, social, and cultural landscape of Egypt and Cairo from the Islamic conquest until his time. His writings serve as a crucial source for researchers studying the Mamluk period, providing insights into the complexi...See more