The Fatimid Caliphate (909–1171) used a green banner, representing the house of Ali and the Prophet's cloak. Cairo was founded as its capital.
The Fatimid Caliphate (909–1171) ruled Egypt, North Africa, and the Levant. Represented one of the great Islamic dynasties and centres of learning. The green colour represented Islamic faith.
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