Amir Bashtak al-Nasiri

Who they were

Bashtak al-Nasiri was a commander serving Sultan al-Nasir Muhammad ibn Qalawun. The Cairo Governorate account also identifies him as the husband of one of the sultan’s daughters. He built his residence between 1334 and 1339 on part of the former Fatimid Eastern Palace site. His marriage and military office explain his court connections, while the building remained an emir’s residence.

Cairo Governorate — Amir Bashtak Palace

Connection to the palace

Commissioned the palace in 1334–1339: Amir Bashtak Palace.

See the palace page for visitor access, official websites and attendance data.

Short biography checked on 9 October 2026. Dates above distinguish lifespan, office and construction; this is not a complete biography.