Barquq: Biography, Facts and Career
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Al-Malik Az-Zahir Sayf ad-Din Barquq (Arabic: الملك الظاهر سيف الدين برقوق; born c. 1336) was the first Sultan of the Circassian Mamluk Burji dynasty of Egypt ruling from 1382 to 1389 and 1390 to 1399. Born to a Christian father in Circassia, Barquq was enslaved and later arrived in Egypt. He deposed sultan al-Salih Hajji to claim the throne for himself. Once in power, he placed many of his family members in positions of power. Rebelling governors in 1389 restored Hajji to the throne but Barquq was able to reclaim the throne shortly after and ruled until his death in 1399 and was succeeded by his son. The name Barquq is of Circassian origin and is his birth name.
Quick facts about Barquq
- Full name: Barquq
- Born: 1339-01-01
- Nationality: Mamluk Sultanate of Egypt
- Known as: Royal
- Wikidata ID: Q248996
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Who is Barquq?
Al-Malik Az-Zahir Sayf ad-Din Barquq (Arabic: الملك الظاهر سيف الدين برقوق; born c. 1336) was the first Sultan of the Circassian Mamluk Burji dynasty of Egypt ruling from 1382 to 1389 and 1390 to 1399.
What nationality is Barquq?
Barquq is Mamluk Sultanate of Egypt.
When was Barquq born?
Barquq was born on 1339-01-01.
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