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Arab tribal genealogical affiliation is a major component of social identity in many places outside of Arabia (mainly Africa). How common were "invented pedigrees/ties" to Arab ancestors in the Early Modern Period in Northern/Central Africa?

by /u/screwyoushadowban in /r/AskHistorians

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