Which of the following is an accurate definition of the term mamluk?
A. the peasant army that the Abbasids created to defend the empire
B. a rebellious faction within the Abbasid military
C. the highest rank achievable in the Abbasid military
D. the class of military slaves created by the Abbasids to defend the realm
Answer: D
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