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8761
Which language was the primary language of administration, literature, and culture in the Seljuk Empire?
Despite being of Turkic ethnic origin, the Seljuks heavily patronized Persian culture. Persian became the official language of the court and administration, as well as the medium for most literature and poetry. This 'Persianization' of the Seljuks was instrumental in preserving and spreading Iranian cultural traditions across their vast empire.
8762
Who was the legendary vizier who served both Alp Arslan and Malik Shah I, known for his administrative genius?
Nizam al-Mulk was one of the greatest statesmen in Islamic history. He served as the Grand Vizier for thirty years, organizing the Seljuk administration, establishing the 'Nizamiyyah' educational system, and writing the 'Siyasatnama' (Book of Government), which became a blueprint for governance.
8763
The 'Fatimid' city of Cairo was originally built as a 'Square'. What did its design represent?
Cairo was built not as a public city, but as a forbidden royal city for the Caliph, his guards, and his administration. Its name 'Al-Qahira' (The Victorious) referred to the planet Mars (Al-Qahir), which was rising when the foundation was laid.
8764
The Fatimid 'Khazina' (Treasury) system was notable for its use of:
The Fatimid administration was highly professional. They maintained detailed ledgers of every tax collected and every payment made to the army, reflecting a sophisticated bureaucracy inherited from earlier Byzantine and Abbasid models.
8765
Which of these was the most influential ethnic group in the later Fatimid administration, particularly under the vizier Badr al-Jamali?
Badr al-Jamali was Armenian, and his rise led to a massive influx of Armenians into the Egyptian military and bureaucracy. For several decades, the Fatimid state was effectively run by an Armenian-dominated elite.
8766
What was the primary language used for literature and administration in the Fatimid Caliphate?
Despite the dynasty's Berber origins and the ethnic diversity of its subjects, Arabic remained the official language of the state, religion, and high culture. The Fatimids were great patrons of Arabic literature, poetry, and scientific writing.
8767
Who was the Armenian-born general and vizier who saved the Fatimid state from total collapse in 1073 CE?
Badr al-Jamali, the governor of Acre, was invited by Al-Mustansir to restore order. He arrived with his own army, executed the mutinous Turkish generals, and took complete control of the administration as Vizier. This began the era of 'Viziers of the Sword'.
8768
Which city did the Fatimids found to serve as their new imperial capital in Egypt?
Al-Qahira, meaning 'The Victorious' and known in the West as Cairo, was founded in 969 CE by Jawhar al-Siqilli. It was designed as a royal enclosure for the Caliph and his administration, distinct from the older commercial center of Fustat.
8769
Which of the following describes the Abbasid approach to non-Arab converts (Mawali) compared to the Umayyads?
The Abbasid Revolution succeeded partly by promising equality to non-Arab Muslims. Under the Abbasids, Persians, Turks, and others became integral to the administration and military, creating a more cosmopolitan and universal Islamic empire.
The Shurta was the internal security force or police established to maintain order in the cities and protect the caliph and high officials. Under the Umayyads, the Shurta became a more professional and organized arm of the state administration.
