Education
He studied under al-Ayni and al-Maqrizi, two of the leading Cairene historians and scholars of the day.
He studied under al-Ayni and al-Maqrizi, two of the leading Cairene historians and scholars of the day.
His most famous work is a multi-volume chronicle of Egypt and the Mamluk sultanate called His style is annalistic and gives precise dates for most events. This format makes it clear that Ibn Taghribirdi had privileged access to the sultans and their records.