Al-Salih Hajji

Al-Salih Hajji, also known as Al-Salih Salah Zein al-Din Hajji II or Haji II, was a prominent Turk Mamluk ruler who played a significant role in the history of the Bahri dynasty. Born in the year one thousand three hundred seventy-two, he ascended to power as the last ruler of this dynasty in the year one thousand three hundred eighty-two.

His reign, however, was not without its challenges. Al-Salih Hajji briefly returned to power in one thousand three hundred eighty-nine, during a tumultuous period marked by the rise of the Burji dynasty. This era was characterized by political instability and shifting allegiances.

In one thousand three hundred ninety, Al-Salih Hajji faced a critical turning point when he fell into the hands of Sayf ad-Din Barquq, a significant figure in the ongoing power struggles of the time. This event occurred just before the small battle of Marj al-Saffar, further complicating the already volatile political landscape.

As the son of Al-Ashraf Sha'ban, Al-Salih Hajji's lineage connected him to a legacy of leadership, yet his reign was marked by the challenges of maintaining authority in a rapidly changing environment.