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FatimidDynasty of Muslim Shiite caliphs founded in 909 by Obaidallah, who claimed to be a descendant of Fatima (the prophet Muhammad's daughter) and her husband Ali, in North Africa. In 969 the Fatimids conquered Egypt, and the dynasty continued until overthrown by Saladin in 1171. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| As Greif tells it, the Fatimids had a weak bureaucracy that saved itself administrative trouble by relying on community associations. By 974, a new princely city named al-Qahira was built by the conquering Fatimids, this time with walls and several gates to keep the rulers apart from the inhabitants of al-Fustat. Professor Gil himself writes about the "special links that existed between the Fatimids and the Jews" and in spite of occasional problems common to all subdued religions and social communities, their situation throughout the period was more that of a well established and well protected middle class than persecuted outcasts. |
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