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al-Aziz Billah
Al-Aziz Billah was the fifth Fatimid caliph and the first to begin his reign in Egypt, ruling from 975 to 996. He extended Fatimid power in Syria and built up the army by recruiting Turkish and other troops alongside the Berber forces. His reign was a period of prosperity and the appointment of capable officials, including non-Muslims.
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