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Why did the resettled Saracens become loyal supporters of Frederick II?

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After defeating the rebellious Saracens between 1222 and 1224, Frederick II resettled them in Apulia. They became his most faithful subjects because he provided them with a secure environment, and in return, they served as his loyal bodyguard, a force that was notably immune to papal influence.1