What was Lod's status following the Arab conquest of the Levant?
Capital of Jund Filastin
Capital of the Levant
A major trading city
A military base
Answer
Following the Arab conquest of the Levant, Lod served as the capital of Jund Filastin. However, a few decades later, the seat of power was transferred to Ramla, and Lod slipped in importance.