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What compelled the ruler of Aquitaine to seek the protection of Frankish ruler Charles Martel?

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From 670, Aquitaine was ruled by semi-independent native dukes, but an Arab invasion (718) forced the Aquitanian duke Eudes to seek the protection of the Frankish ruler Charles Martel, who defeated (732) the Arabs.

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