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Why did the caliphs demonstrate religious tolerance to Jews and Christians?

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The caliphs knew freedom of worship led to an overall stronger empire.

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There are several reasons why the caliphs demonstrated religious tolerance to Jews and Christians, but the main reason is that they didn't want to have an uprising. 
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