Mosque and Khanqah of Emir Shaykhu


Mosque and Khanqah of Emir Shaykhu
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The Mosque and the Khanqah of Emir Shaykhu appear opposite to each other in El-Saliba St. off Salah El-Deen Square. Next to this complex one can notice the remains of the House and Sabil of Emir Abdullah and the ruins of the Hod of Shaykhu. This complex was erected by Emir Shaykhu who was one of the famous Emirs during the reign of the Sultan Nasser Ibn Hasan. In 1351, he played a great role in supporting Sultan Hasan in restoring his power. Therefore, the Sultan made him the Commander in Chief and gave him for the first time the title of Emir Kabir (grand marshal). His decree regarding the rules of etiquette inside the royal court of sultan Hasan, no one is permitted to sit in front of Sultan Hasan except for the Sharif of Mecca, is the reason for his resonating fame. Those two build...Read More
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