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The Fatimids conquered Egypt in 969 and founded which new capital?

ASamarra
BQahira
CFustat
DBasra
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Qahira
1. They were Ismaili Shiites from North Africa. 2. Qahira, Cairo, replaced Fustat. 3. It was founded as the planet Mars rose. _Source: syllabus Themes in World History, Theme 4, The Central Islamic Lands._
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