Damascus_Al_Sham Province During Prince Tinkiz 712-740H/1312-1339/1340G

This Study approached Damascus Province in a short period of time of Mamluke age history, the period when Al-Husami prince Tinkiz ruled Damascus between (712-740Hl1312-1339/1340G) It's noted that AIMamalik paid much more attention to Damascus than other provinces of AL-Sham (Syria). Its governor was given large authorities and powers more than others. From managemental point of view, jobs were different and various as well as other provinces, but the importance of Damascus resulted in increasing jobs in comparison with other provinces. From political and military point of view, Damascus played an important role for the Mamluke state. Prince Tinkiz became responsible for the whole areas of AI-Sham, and was considered as deputy to the Sultan Nasser ibn Qalawun in Al- Sham. He also played an important role in foreign affairs with both Maghoul and Armanians. In economical field, products varied in Damascus, and industry flourished. Trade flourished internally and externally, too. In scientific sphere, Damascus witnessed various educational organizations, and scholars appeared in the area, the matter that Damascus became a place to which scholars and learners go. In social side, Damascus community contained various groups. There were Muslims, Christians and Jews. Besides, there were the Egyptians, people of Jerusalem, Nablus, Aleppo, Hama, Kerak and others.