Furûsiyya resources and archery in Memluks

Central Asia, the geography where Turks emerged according to known official documents, has forced the people living on it to lead a semi - nomadic life due to the difficult geographical, political and economic conditions it has. This necessity caused the Turks to be a warrior society and to use different weapons to survive in these harsh conditions. The most important of these weapons is the bow and arrow. In this research, after mentioning the adventure of using arrows and bows of the Turks, the archery activities performed in the Mamluk State will be evaluated according to the Arabic and Mamluk furusiyye sources. The place and importance of archery in the Mamluk military organization, archery training, the materials used in the manufacture of bows and arrows, the historical and religious origins of archery, archery activities in times of war and peace, arrow shooting schools, shapes, forms, differences, who the famous archers are Injuries and health problems that occur during the performance will be presented separately, supported by visuals. In addition, the effects of furusiyye works, which are Mamluk archery treatises, on Ottoman archery will be mentioned.