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المصري اليوم
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Cultivated Society
The article discusses the history of Mamluk rule in Egypt and affirms that their reign lasted approximately six hundred years. Initially, they held sovereignty, which then receded in favor of the Ottomans before they effectively regained power in the 17th and 18th centuries until finally being defeated by Napoleon. The article highlights that the Mamluk legacy remains present in Egyptian society and culture, with the cultural and social fabric deeply rooted in a strong Mamluk identity, intertwined with Ottoman influences that continue to be an unseen core within Egyptian humanity and ethics. It explains that efforts at superficial modernization after Napoleon's invasion—through modern projects and the influence of Muhammad Ali's dynasties—were merely superficial layers over the longstanding Mamluk-Ottoman cultural core. Additionally, it notes that policy and decision-making in Egypt are controlled by an exclusive elite that monopolizes wealth and key positions of power, while the common people are viewed as distant from the decision-making process or any potential unrest.
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