In which century did Cairo become the capital of Egypt?
7th century
12th century
15th century
19th century
Answer
Cairo became the capital of Egypt in the 7th century, following the Muslim conquest of the country. The city of Fustat, which later became part of Cairo, was founded in 640 AD as the new capital, and the city has remained the political and cultural center of Egypt ever since.
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