Napoleon formed his own Mamluk corps, the last known Mamluk force, in the early years of the 19th century, and used Mamluks in a number of his campaigns.
Even his Imperial Guard had Mamluk soldiers during the Belgian campaign, including one of his personal servants.
Napoleon's famous bodyguard Roustam...
Mameluke Officer
Mameluke Officer
Napoleon formed his own Mamluk corps, the last known Mamluk force, in the early years of the 19th century, and used Mamluks in a number of his campaigns.
Even his Imperial Guard had Mamluk soldiers during the Belgian campaign, including one of his personal servants.
Napoleon's famous bodyguard Roustam Raza was a Mamluk who had been sold in Egypt.