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The article discusses the rule of Ahmad Ibn Tulun in Egypt from 869 to 905, focusing on his attempt to establish an independent emirate. Subjects mentioned include a historical overview of the Abbasid Caliphate from the 6th to 10th centuries, the emergence of emirates in the 9th century, and the impact of the Tulunid rule on the history of Egypt.