The deposition of Al-Salih Hajji in 1382 can be viewed as a pivotal moment in the history of the Mamluk Sultanate. Al-Salih Hajji, who served as the Sultan, was the last ruler from the Qalawunid dynasty, a dynasty that had played a crucial role in strengthening the sultanate and defending against external threats. His reign, however, was marred by internal strife and the rise of powerful factions within the Mamluk administration. Barquq, a prominent military leader and former slave, capitalized on the political unrest and led a coup against Al-Salih. With a coalition of supporters, Barquq successfully challenged the authority of the sultan, leading to Al-Salih's deposition and subsequent imprisonment.The rise of Barquq marked the end of the Turkic Bahri Mamluk period, noted for the dominance of Turkish slave soldiers and their transition into rulers of Egypt. Barquq's ascendance to power not only shifted the leadership to Circassian origins with the subsequent Burji Mamluk period but also emphasized the changing dynamics of power within the sultanate. The Circassians, originally imported as slave soldiers, had become formidable players in Mamluk politics. Barquq’s rule commenced an era characterized by increased military campaigns and attempts to stabilize the region, as well as a consolidation of power away from the declining Qalawunid lineage. His leadership would influence the administrative and military strategies of subsequent sultans.