#with lannes because lannes giving the dog a medal is pretty hilarious to me

[mamelukeraza]

Hi!! :) I have a question for you! What are your thoughts on Roustam Raza? Your tumblr is quite unique, and it even made me more interested in this historical person I’ve known and seen little about. So I’ve been wondering what sparked your interest in him?

Well, hi! I know this was a while ago, and I just kinda, randomly disappeared, but here I am! Thanks so much for your interest! So, here's the thing. There is not like, a lot of content about this historical character (which is exactly why I created this account), so there is no such thing as some kind of debate, pages dedicated entirely to him and the knowledge of his person, if not his Wikipedia page (which we already know is not of much contribution) or some other blog about his work as a Mamluke on official history study pages, but very brief, unlike the rest of the characters that were part of the Napoleonic Wars.

When I first read about him, it was because I was wondering why it was that he appeared in almost all the illustrations/paintings in which Napoleon also appeared (with his entourage and sometimes with his marshals) and still, it was not emphasized who he was. He was an almost mysterious character, but he was always there!

My point is this: I empathize with him, and I really like his personality, this only trusting what he wrote in his Memoirs (which I know are published in book format, but I haven't had the opportunity to acquire it), the Memoirs of Constant, and nothing else, because there is no record online (to my knowledge!) of letters written/sent by him/about him, and the only thing I can be sure he did wrote was his own Memoirs. Despite believing that everything in them is accurate, I do it blindly, because I understand that some events could be fabricated (such like most anecdotes about Moustache… yes, the dog). It is a complicated matter, but personally I do believe that what is written in it is legit. His motive for him abandoning Napoleon in his exile, being this the most questionable thing he did under his service? I also think it's legit, but this is just my opinion.

It must be that I'm really dumb, but I like to think about the idea of ​​this big, beefy and chubby bodyguard who everyone thinks is scary and savage (the Mamluk reputation), but is actually one of the sweetest, noblest, most charmingly innocent guys around the emperor. And his adventures with him, one of the most important men of the century! Yes, it's sweet.

Thanks again for your interest! Have a nice day! <3