What was the main reason behind Muhammad II's epithet "al-Faqih"?
His military skills
His love for animals
His knowledge of law
His cooking abilities
Answer
Muhammad II was known as "al-Faqih" which means "the canon-lawyer" due to his high education and knowledge of law. He was also known for surrounding himself with scholars and poets.
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