Islamiat MCQ #198

The Fatimid Caliphate, an Isma'ili Shia dynasty, established which city as its capital?

Islamiat MCQ #198

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The Fatimid Caliphate, an Isma'ili Shia dynasty, established which city as its capital?

    • A) Cairo
    • B) Baghdad
    • C) Damascus
    • D) Fez

    Answer: Cairo

    Explanation: The Fatimid Caliphate (909–1171 CE), founded by the Isma'ili Shia dynasty, established Cairo (Al-Qahira) as its capital in 969 CE; they also founded Al-Azhar University there.