Al-Muzaffar Hajji

Hajji
Al-Malik al-Muzaffar
Copper fals of Muzaffar Hajji
Sultan of Egypt
ReignSeptember 1346 – December 1347
PredecessorAl-Kamil Sha'ban
SuccessorAn-Nasir Hasan
Born1331
Cairo, Mamluk Sultanate
DiedDecember 1347 (age 16)
Outskirts of Cairo, Mamluk Sultanate
IssueMuhammad
Ahmad
Names
Al-Malik al-Muzaffar Sayf ad-Din Hajji ibn Muhammad ibn Qalawun
HouseQalawuni
DynastyBahri
FatherAn-Nasir Muhammad
ReligionIslam

Al-Muzaffar Sayf ad-Din Hajji ibn Muhammad ibn Qalawun, better known as al-Muzaffar Hajji, (1331–December 1347) was the Bahri Mamluk sultan of Egypt. He was also the sixth son of an-Nasir Muhammad (d. 1341) to hold office, ruling from September 1346 and December 1347. He was known for his love of sports and pigeon racing, acts which led to frustration among the senior Mamluk emirs who believed he neglected the duties of office and spent extravagant sums on gambling. His reign ended when he was killed in a confrontation with Mamluk conspirators outside of Cairo.


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