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DISPATCH #059
■ Dark History

Moulay Ismail: Morocco’s Iron Sultan

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Moulay Ismail Ibn Sharif ruled Morocco for more than 50 years, building an empire through fear, power, and ruthless discipline. Known as the “Iron Sultan,” he turned Meknes into a royal capital and became one of the most feared rulers of his age. His reign left behind both magnificent monuments and a brutal legacy that history still debates today.

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