How did Mamluk rule affect trade and local autonomy in Lebanon?

During the period of Mamluk rule, which began in Lebanon in the 1280s and 1290s, the region experienced significant developments in both commerce and governance.12

• Trade: Mamluk administration actively encouraged commerce throughout the region. This economic focus led to a period of prosperity for coastal cities, with Tripoli emerging as a particularly flourishing center of trade.12
• Local Autonomy: The Mamluk state, which divided the territory into several provinces, maintained a policy that granted limited local autonomy to regional leaders. Furthermore, the people living in the interior regions were largely left free to manage their own affairs without heavy-handed interference from the central authority.12