Whom did Al-Hajjaj mainly rely on to enforce his rule?
Local Iraqi troops
Syrian loyalist troops
Persian mercenaries
Arab bedouin tribes
Answer
Al-Hajjaj relied on Syrian loyalist troops to enforce his rule in the Abbasid Caliphate. These troops were loyal to the caliph and were not native to the region in which they were stationed, making them less likely to sympathize with the local population. They were also well-trained and disciplined, making them a formidable force.
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