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What conflicts did the Fatimids inherit in Sicily and Italy?
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The Fatimid dynasty inherited a long-standing war against the Byzantines in Sicily and Italy from their North African predecessors. This conflict was one of several challenges the Fatimids faced while establishing their rule in the region during the 10th century.1