Lajin

Al -Malik al - Mansur Husam ad-Din Ladschin (Arabic: الملك المنصور حسام الدين لاجين, DMG al -Malik al - Mansur Husam ad -Din Lāǧīn; † January 16, 1299 ) was Sultan of the Mamluks in Egypt 1297-1299.

Ladschins rise as Mamlukenführer began under Sultan Qalawun, of which he was appointed viceroy in Syria and married a daughter of him. After 1293 he was involved in the overthrow of Khalil, he allied himself with Kitbugha whose seizure of power, he supported initially. But after this preferred his Mongolian compatriots at the offices award, initiated in 1296 Ladschin his overthrow.

When Sultan (1297-1299), he had to promise to consult these when making important decisions the emirs of the Mamluks. Ladschin could initiate the recovery of the weakened by famine and epidemics country during his reign. So he made through the reduction of taxes for the relief of the burden for the population. The penalties for offenses have been mitigated. Also promoted Ladschin the expansion of Cairo. So he let the Ibn Tulun Mosque restore from the 9th century. Despite his successful reign his rule did not last long, as he was assassinated because of his favoritism on January 16, 1299. After the death of Ladschin al -Malik al-Nasir Muhammad was used as Sultan again.

  • Sultan (Egypt)
  • Sultan (Damascus )
  • Bahri Mamluk -
  • Mamluke
  • Egyptian
  • Born in the 13th century
  • Died in 1299
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