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The forgotten queen of Egypt

Abdallah Ewis · TED

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The year is 1249 CE. King Louis IX is sailing the Nile, threatening to overthrow the sultan and capture Egypt. Egypt's commanders ask the sultan's wife, Shajar Al-Durr, to report this news to the injured sultan. But they don't know the truth: the sultan is dead, and she is secretly ruling in his stead. Who was this impressive woman? Abdallah Ewis details the reign of the Sultana of Egypt. [Directed by Elahe Baloochi, narrated by Safia Elhillo, music by Stephen LaRosa].

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TED
Department
TED-Ed
Speaker
Abdallah Ewis
Year
2021
Level
For everyone
Language
English
Subjects
History, Teaching and learning
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