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What was the name of the military force recruited from North Africa that supported Muhammad II?

  • Volunteers of the Faith

  • Warriors of the Crescent

  • Defenders of Granada

  • Swords of the Prophet

Answer

The Volunteers of the Faith were a military force recruited from North Africa that supported Muhammad II during his reign. They played a crucial role in helping Granada resist attacks from its more powerful neighbors, Castile and the Marinids.
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