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TheCircassians in Egypt (Adyghe:Мысырым ис Адыгэхэр,romanized: Mısırım yis Adıgəxər;Arabic:الشركس في مصر) are people ofEgypt withCircassian origin. For centuries, Circassians have been part of the ruling elite in Egypt, having served in high military, political and social positions.[1] The Circassian presence in Egypt traces back to 1297 whenLajin became Sultan of Mamluk Sultanate of Egypt. Under theBurji dynasty, Egypt was ruled by twenty one Circassian sultans from 1382 to 1517.[2][3][4] Even after the abolishment of the Mamluk Sultanate, Circassians continued to form much of the administrative class inEgypt Eyalet of Ottoman Empire,Khedivate of Egypt,Sultanate of Egypt andKingdom of Egypt.[1] Following theRevolution of 1952, their political impact has been relatively decreased.
With the lack of censuses based on ethnicity, population estimates vary significantly.[5]
Mainly of mixed CircassianAbazin origin, theHouse of Abaza is the largest aristocratic family and the largestextended family in the country. It retained cultural and political clout to current times.[6][7][8][9]
Circassians in Egypt have a long history. They arrived in Egypt during theMamluk andOttoman era, although a small number migratedas muhajirs in the late 19th century as well. The Circassians in Egypt were very influential from the 13th century. To a certain extent, they shared the same role as their fellow Circassians who lived in neighbouringOttoman Turkey; many were importees, deportees,slaves, but also made up many of the notable noble families, while many others were kingmakers, royal consorts, military commanders, soldiers, craftsmen and artists.
The second dynasty of theMamluk Sultanate was of Circassian origin.
Circassians in Egypt are almost exclusivelySunni Muslim.
Notable Egyptians of at least partial Circassian descent include:
By the late fourteenth century Circassians from the north Caucasus region had become the majority in the Mamluk ranks.
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