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After the seat of power relocated to Fes, what happened to the city's population?
They left for France
They migrated to Spain
They were transferred to a new town
They were forced into slavery
Answer
After the seat of power relocated to Fes, the population of Marrakech was transferred to a new town called Al-Mansuriya. This was done in order to consolidate the power of the Almohads and to prevent any rebellions from the people of Marrakech. The new town was built in a strategic location, and it quickly became a major center of trade and commerce.
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