Prominent Muslims
During the Yuan Dynasty, Muslims from the Middle East were given elevated status over the native Han Chinese in Mongol political circles. Perhaps, as a result of this, there were many prominent Muslims who were trusted associates of the highest levels of the Ming government.
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