Events Tagged: "Mamluk"

Mamluk-Venetian monopoly formalized - Mamluks control Red Sea arrival, Venice gets exclusive European distribution rights

Spice taxes provide third of Mamluk revenue - Sultan's monopoly charges duties at Jeddah, Suez, Cairo, and Alexandria

Venice pays 10,000 ducats annually to Mamluk Sultan - ensures exclusive access, other Europeans blocked from spice trade