The Muqaddimah is an important treatise on Islamic political philosophy written by Ibn Khaldun in the 14th century. It is considered a founding work of sociology, historiography, and social science in general. It discusses the cyclical nature of civilizations and the importance of social cohesion and good governance in maintaining them.

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The Muqaddimah Was

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The Muqaddimah was

A) the commander of the Ottoman armies.
B) the tribute paid to the Ottomans by conquered peoples.
C) an important treatise on Islamic political philosophy.
D) a trade route through central Eurasia.

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