In the Tenth Century, Regional Muslim Rulers Became Independent of the Caliph

question 46

Multiple Choice

In the tenth century, regional Muslim rulers became independent of the caliph, relying instead on

• A) alliances with Christian powers in order to fend off caliphate interference.
• B) the Muslim lack of interest in politics, which allowed the regional rulers to ignore the caliphate.
• C) armies of Turkish mercenaries, known as Mamluks, for military support.
• D) armies of Christian mercenaries, known as Saracens, for military support.

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