 Construction of the hospital, a contrast from his Mamluk predecessors who focused on establishing "madrasas", was done to gain the goodwill of the public, create a lasting legacy, and secure his spot in the afterlife.Its location facing as-Salih's tomb was meant demonstrate Qalawun's lasting connection to his master and to honor the Salihiyyah.While the Salihi mamluks were typically Kipchak Turks, Qalawun diversified mamluk ranks purchasing numerous non-Turks, particularly Circassians, forming out of them the Burji regiment.