The Massacre of the Mamelukes. This piece of typically Oriental treachery took place on 1 March 1811. The Mamelukes; a Turkish tribe which had long oppressed Egypt; had been lured into Cairo by an invitation from Muhamed Aly Pasha to the festivities in connection with his son's departure on a campaign. Riding out of the Citadel on their return journey; they found themselves hemmed in. One man only is said to have escaped; and Egypt was rid of them for ever. Illustration for Hutchinson's History of the Nations (Hutchinson; c.1920). Note: Image has been digitally enhanced to facilitate repro.