Wealthy Swahili merchant families came to associate themselves with the capital of the Shiite dynasty of the Buyids in __________.

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Shiraz was the capital of the Buyid dynasty at various points in time, and wealthy Swahili merchant families, who were engaged in trade across the Indian Ocean, came to associate themselves with this important cultural and political center. Shiraz, located in modern-day Iran, was a key city during the Buyid dynasty, which was known for its promotion of art, science, and Shia Islam.

Wealthy Swahili Merchant Families Came to Associate Themselves with the Capital