بررسي سازمان وتحولات نظامي فاطميان در مغرب درسال هاي297 تا362

The Fatimid caliphate had special military and political characteristics in the Islamic world. The Fatimid caliphs' reliance on the organization of a powerful land and sea army led to the expansion of this caliphate and the achievement of political and military power in competition with the Abbasid caliphate. This research aims to eva‎luate the military organization and army of the Fatimid Caliphate. Therefore, the main topic of the research is to examine the organization and military developments of the Fatimids in the Maghreb in the years 297 to 362. The findings of this research show that the Fatemiyoun army was composed of various elements including professional soldiers, volunteers, mercenaries and local militias. The caliphate had an organized army that played a significant role in maintaining their control over the lands. The Fatemiyoun army was famous for its diverse composition with soldiers from different backgrounds and ethnicities. They recruited soldiers from different regions of the empire as well as from different ethnic and religious groups. This inclusiveness helped create a sense of unity and ensure loyalty to the caliphate. The military forces consisted of infantry, cavalry and naval units. The infantry was the backbone of the army and consisted of heavily armed and trained soldiers. They were equipped with a variety of weapons including swords, spears and shields. Cavalry, known as the Mamluks, were considered elite forces and consisted mainly of highly skilled and trained mounted warriors known for their maneuverability and speed on the battlefield. Mamluks played an important role in the conquests and expansion of the caliphate. Overall, the Fatimid army was known for its professionalism, discipline, and organization, and their military prowess enabled them to maintain control over the Maghreb region for several centuries.

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