What was the official language of the Fatimid Caliphate?
Persian
Turkish
Arabic
Berber
Answer
The official language of the Fatimid Caliphate was Arabic. The empire developed a new and "indigenous Arabic" culture, with Cairo as its political, cultural, and religious center. Arabic was used for administration, literature, and religious texts, and it played a crucial role in unifying the diverse population of the empire.
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