Emir of Zayla
𝕹𝖆𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖓 𝖔𝖋 𝕻𝖔𝖊𝖙𝖘
I came across an interesting passage about Mamluk deserters from Syria and Egypt seeking refuge in the Solomonic court as armourers and advisers in the 15th century, which coincidentally around the same time Abyssinia’s Emperor Yeshaq I was quite successful against Mansur ad-Din, Sultan of Adal, defeating him in battle, but would immediately suffer multiple defeats at the hands of Mansur’s younger brother and successor Jamal ad-Din II, and even die in battle while campaigning against the Sultan.
The knowledge that these Mamluks gave Abyssinia might’ve given them a momentary military edge over their rival; Adal before being quickly defeated by Sultan Jamal ad-Din II. Apparently, the Mamluks taught Yeshaq I’s soldiers how to use Greek Fire and the soldier’s also adopted Mamluk armor. (Mamluk ‘Askari 1250–1517 by David Nicolle page 50)
The knowledge that these Mamluks gave Abyssinia might’ve given them a momentary military edge over their rival; Adal before being quickly defeated by Sultan Jamal ad-Din II. Apparently, the Mamluks taught Yeshaq I’s soldiers how to use Greek Fire and the soldier’s also adopted Mamluk armor. (Mamluk ‘Askari 1250–1517 by David Nicolle page 50)