Which of the following does NOT belong in a list of characteristics common to the decline of both the Roman and Abbasid empires?
a. Chaotic succession fights for the imperial throne
b. Frequent interference of military commanders in politics
c. Growing dependence on nomadic warriors or mercenaries
d. Decline in agricultural productivity
e. Imperial conversion to a new religion
Answer: e. Imperial conversion to a new religion
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