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What was the state of the Byzantine Empire's administration during Basil II's reign?

  • Dominated by land-owning families

  • Controlled by the military

  • Run by the church

  • Reduced power of land-owning families

Answer

Basil II distinguished himself as an administrator by reducing the power of the great land-owning families who dominated the Empire's administration and military.
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