لعبة رماية النشاب في مصر و الشام في العهد المملوكي (648-923 ه-1250-1517 م)‎

Abstract EN

The Mamluks' passion for sports was remarkable during the two periods of rule in their Bahri and Burjya states (648-922 AH / 1225-1517 AD), and according to some sources, sport in it has become an art in their hands.

it appeared in many forms, which made it appear in official processions, mostly headed by the sultans of the state, and the crossbow game was one of these important sports that no Mamluk could ignore, given their military upbringing.

crossbow shooting was throughout the Mamluk era one of the distinguished sports.

the crossbow game is one of the ancient sports that showed the prestige of the Mamluk sultans in front of the parish and the rulers of the countries with which it linked its relations, which was reflected in the creation of special spaces for this game worthy of the procession of the sultan himself.

rather, the rulers spent a lot of money on it and prepared for it places worthy of visitors who love this sport ; it seems that the presence of sports in the Mamluk society had an impact, just as the presence of the sultans and their encouragement for such sports was not caused by competition in the fields.

it is enough ; rather, its entertainment role for people on private and public occasions was clear.

through what will be presented in the body of this intervention on the one hand and on the other hand, the definition of the strength of archers within the Mamluk state was the most important to highlight the strength of the state and its ability to defend its interests.