AL-Mu'izz Lidin Allah
Once upon a time, in the rich tapestry of history, there lived a man whose name echoed through the corridors of power and resonated with the sands of time. I am AL-Mu'izz Lidin Allah, a Fatimid caliph, and I shall weave a tale of my extraordinary journey.
Born in the year 932 AD, in the vibrant city of Mahdia, Tunisia, I was known by another name—Abu Tamim Ma'ad bin AL-Mansur. Little did I know then that destiny had grand plans for me. As the fourth Fatimid caliph in Africa, I would later ascend to become the very first Fatimid caliph in Egypt.
With unwavering determination, I patiently awaited the perfect moment to extend our influence to Egypt. Entrusting the mission to my commander, Jawhar al-Suqili, we encountered little resistance when we arrived in Egypt. On that fateful day, July 6, 969 AD, we entered the capital without significant opposition, ensuring the safety of the Egyptians.
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At the heart of Egypt, I envisioned a new capital for the Fatimid state, and thus, Cairo was born. With the assistance of Jawhar, we constructed a majestic wall encircling the city, guarded by four gates, including Bab al-Nasr and Bab al-Futuh in the north and Bab Zuwailah in the south.
But the act that resonates most deeply within me is the creation of AL-Mu'izz Lidin Allah Street, a grand thoroughfare stretching from Bab al-Futuh to Bab Zuwayla, bearing my name—a testament to my triumphs and the glory of the Fatimid reign.
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