4. The Wazir In early Fatimid period the institution of wazirate was not known because most of the duties of this office were fulfilled by the Dais. However when Jawhar entered in th. : of the Fatimids,
besides his military duties, he was also made the Katib or the Secretary of the Government. When Muizz came to Egypt, he confirmed the previous local wazir of the Ikhsliidid court Ibn Furat as the Chief Wazir of Egypt because Ibn Furat had helped in the conquest of Egypt. Ibn Furat was a wise administrator and his services were essential. Although ’\e repeatedly wanted to resign, Caliph Muizz would not allow him to do so till the end of 363 A.H. After that the office was given over to the financial administrator
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Yaqub bin Killis. Ibn Furat was re-appointed wazir during the time of the next Caliph Aziz, and he died in 391 A.H.
