Mamaluk actually meant a 'slave'.

Mamaluk actually meant a 'slave'. Written by Reeba (11/26/2006 11:06 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, Thanks ,Reeba., penned by JulieW

But they grew in power, and became rulers.

There was a dynasty of these which ruled India for sometime.

There is a picture of a 'mamaluk' soldier from 1810 at Wikepedia, who seems to be wearing such a turban.

I agree with you about the conjecturing on Constance Hill's part :)

A mamaluk soldier

Might this be a combination... Moni (11/29/2006 9:06 a.m.)
- Hmm, another possibility...thanks, Moni! (nfm) Line (11/29/2006 5:55 p.m.)
  - But - the illustration Louisa! The illustration ;) nfm Reeba (11/29/2006 6:05 p.m.)
I think perhaps... Reeba (11/26/2006 10:25 a.m.)
- Turban vs. cap Joan Ellen (11/27/2006 10:11 a.m.)
  - But it's 'mamaluk/mamalouc ... Reeba (11/27/2006 2:07 p.m.)
  - In my humble opinion JulieW (11/27/2006 1:23 p.m.)
    - Turban v. cap v. fez Joan Ellen (11/27/2006 2:14 p.m.)
      - I think the essential difference between the JulieW (11/27/2006 2:37 p.m.)
  - Regency headwear... Mandy N (11/27/2006 12:04 p.m.)
- I meant to say ... Reeba (11/26/2006 10:32 a.m.)
  - Or this one. Reeba (11/26/2006 10:50 a.m.)
  - Thanks ,Reeba. JulieW (11/26/2006 10:51 a.m.)
    - Mamaluk actually meant a 'slave'. Reeba (11/26/2006 11:06 a.m.)
      - Thanks....   JulieW (11/26/2006 11:08 a.m.)
        
        My pleasure, Julie :) nfm   Reeba (11/26/2006 11:14 a.m.)
        
        Fascinating   Robbin (11/26/2006 11:40 a.m.)

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