Faisal Group (Premysloides Dynasty)

Historical background
Faisal Group was first of serious plutocratic-business project of Ibn Khaldun family, after their moving to Roman Empire. Until Faisal al-Khaldun, most of family were bureaucrats in imperial services. It was Faisal who joined economic sphere and was successful merchant and manager.

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After restoring control over Constantinople, Romanos decided that Julian and Theodosian Harbour will be connected and central part of new enlarged harbour will be place of Imperial Arsenal of Constantinople. According "Roman" plans of Imperial Arsenal of Constantinople, not only shipyard, but also large armoury, ironworks and blacksmiths to produce not only ships, but also weapons, artillery and armour for Imperial Army.

Many districts were torn down and new Imperial Arsenal of Constantinople was build in area from sea shores to line of three forums - Forum of Ox, Forum of Theodosius and Forum of Constantine, which were borders between Imperial Arsenal and rest of city.

Imperial Arsenal was supplied from local markets and from Imperial Government directly. Imperial Arsenal of Constantinople, despite late expectation, was never assigned under Imperial Trade Company and was "Imperial Property", directly funded and administered by Emperor and Empire.

Imperial Arsenal of Constantinople was fully completed in 1258 and since 1262, Imperial Arsenal was able to work under full operation capabilities. Imperial Arsenal of Constantinople was divided by two sections - Military and Civilian. First one was under Imperial Military control and completed only tasks for Imperial Armed Forces. Second one, was assigned to build and expand imperial merchant fleet, but also to repair ships or build ships for civilian clients.

Imperial Arsenal of Constantinople was able to provide work for about 42,000 people from opening until later expansions. After last expansion (1589), Imperial Arsenal of Constantinople employed about 158,000 workers, forgers, shipbuilders, technicians and specialists.

In separate section of Imperial Arsenal of Constantinople was also Greek Fire production center in workshop built by fire-proof materials.