[1] Its patron, Qawsun, was a powerful amir (commander) in the Mamluk Sultanate during the reign of al-Nasir Muhammad.

Along with some of the other medieval monuments in the vicinity, some of its walls were likely quarried for construction materials in later periods, contributing to its current state.

[1] This is similar in composition to the nearby Sultaniyya Mausoleum, built later in the same century, and reflected a common layout used in Cairo during this period.

[4] The whole complex was about as large as the better-preserved Khanqah of Faraj ibn Barquq (15th century) in the Northern Cemetery of Cairo.

[1] The surviving domed chamber retains a sample of rich stucco decoration, including medallion designs with dense vegetal motifs.