Social Policies
During his reign, Abu Bakr established the Bayt al-Mal (state treasury). Umar expanded the treasury and established government building to administer the state finances.
Upon conquest, in almost all cases, the caliphs were burdened with the maintenance and construction of roads and bridges in return for the conquered nation's political loyalty.
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