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Crafting Power, Piety, and Memory: The Sabil-Maktab of 'Abd al-Rahman Katkhuda in Bayn al-Qasrayn, Cairo (1157 AH/ 1744 CE)

Among hundreds of sabil-maktabs in Cairo, the one ʿAbd al-Rahman Katkhuda built in Bayn al-Qasrayn in 1157/1744 stands out as an iconic jewel, rising to be a symbol of the city itself. However, this sabil is more than just a beautiful building, for its beauty was only a means to channel political, c...

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Main Author: Al-Shamy, Nehal Hany
Format: Thesis
Published: AUC Knowledge Fountain 2026
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