Zayni Barakat
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How it feels
The series is set in 16th century Cairo. It follows a powerful official named Zayni Barakat and those affected by his rule.
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What happens
الزيني بركات هو مسلسل مصري تاريخي عن رواية بنفس الاسم لجمال الغيطاني من إخراج يحيى العلمي وبطولة أحمد بدير ونبيل الحلفاوي. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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