Taifa of Zaragoza
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The taifa
of Zaragoza was an independent Muslim state in Moorish
Al-Andalus
, present day eastern Spain
, which was established in 1018 as one of the taifa
kingdoms, which emerged in the 11th century following the destruction of the Caliphate of Córdoba
in the Moorish Iberian Peninsula
.
During the first three decades of this period (1018–1038) the city was ruled by the Banu Tujibi
. They were replaced by the Banu Hud
, who had to deal with a complicated alliance with El Cid
of Valencia and his Castilian Masters against the Almoravids
who managed to bring the Taifas Emirates under their control. After the death of El Cid, his kingdom was conquered by the Almoravids
, and by 1100 they had crossed the Ebro into Barbastro
, which brought into direct contact with Aragon.
The Banu Hud
stubbornly resisted the Almoravid dynasty and ruled until they were eventually defeated by the Almoravids in May 1110. The last sultan of the Banu Hud, Abd-al-Malik, and Imad ad-Dawla of Zaragoza, was forced to abandon the capital. Abd-al-Malik allied himself with the Christian Aragonese under Alfonso I of Aragon and from the time the Muslims of Zaragoza became military regulars within the Aragonese forces.
Tujibid dynasty
Huddid dynasty
Taifa
In the history of the Iberian Peninsula, a taifa was an independent Muslim-ruled principality, usually an emirate or petty kingdom, though there was one oligarchy, of which a number formed in the Al-Andalus after the final collapse of the Umayyad Caliphate of Córdoba in 1031.-Rise:The origins of...
of Zaragoza was an independent Muslim state in Moorish
Moors
The description Moors has referred to several historic and modern populations of the Maghreb region who are predominately of Berber and Arab descent. They came to conquer and rule the Iberian Peninsula for nearly 800 years. At that time they were Muslim, although earlier the people had followed...
Al-Andalus
Al-Andalus
Al-Andalus was the Arabic name given to a nation and territorial region also commonly referred to as Moorish Iberia. The name describes parts of the Iberian Peninsula and Septimania governed by Muslims , at various times in the period between 711 and 1492, although the territorial boundaries...
, present day eastern Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
, which was established in 1018 as one of the taifa
Taifa
In the history of the Iberian Peninsula, a taifa was an independent Muslim-ruled principality, usually an emirate or petty kingdom, though there was one oligarchy, of which a number formed in the Al-Andalus after the final collapse of the Umayyad Caliphate of Córdoba in 1031.-Rise:The origins of...
kingdoms, which emerged in the 11th century following the destruction of the Caliphate of Córdoba
Caliphate of Córdoba
The Caliphate of Córdoba ruled the Iberian peninsula and part of North Africa, from the city of Córdoba, from 929 to 1031. This period was characterized by remarkable success in trade and culture; many of the masterpieces of Islamic Iberia were constructed in this period, including the famous...
in the Moorish Iberian Peninsula
Iberian Peninsula
The Iberian Peninsula , sometimes called Iberia, is located in the extreme southwest of Europe and includes the modern-day sovereign states of Spain, Portugal and Andorra, as well as the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar...
.
During the first three decades of this period (1018–1038) the city was ruled by the Banu Tujibi
Banu Tujibi
The Banu Tujibi were a dynasty that were appointed to govern Catalayud in 872, and in 886 were given Zaragoza. This they held as governors under the Umayyads...
. They were replaced by the Banu Hud
Banu Hud
The Banu Hud were an Arab dynasty that ruled the taifa of Zaragoza from 1039-1110. In 1039, under the leadership of Al-Mustain I, Sulayman ibn Hud al-Judhami, the Bani Hud seized control of Zaragoza from a rival clan, the Banu Tujibi...
, who had to deal with a complicated alliance with El Cid
El Cid
Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar , known as El Cid Campeador , was a Castilian nobleman, military leader, and diplomat...
of Valencia and his Castilian Masters against the Almoravids
Almoravids
The Almoravids were a Berber dynasty of Morocco, who formed an empire in the 11th-century that stretched over the western Maghreb and Al-Andalus. Their capital was Marrakesh, a city which they founded in 1062 C.E...
who managed to bring the Taifas Emirates under their control. After the death of El Cid, his kingdom was conquered by the Almoravids
Almoravids
The Almoravids were a Berber dynasty of Morocco, who formed an empire in the 11th-century that stretched over the western Maghreb and Al-Andalus. Their capital was Marrakesh, a city which they founded in 1062 C.E...
, and by 1100 they had crossed the Ebro into Barbastro
Barbastro
Barbastro is a city in the Somontano county, province of Huesca, Spain...
, which brought into direct contact with Aragon.
The Banu Hud
Banu Hud
The Banu Hud were an Arab dynasty that ruled the taifa of Zaragoza from 1039-1110. In 1039, under the leadership of Al-Mustain I, Sulayman ibn Hud al-Judhami, the Bani Hud seized control of Zaragoza from a rival clan, the Banu Tujibi...
stubbornly resisted the Almoravid dynasty and ruled until they were eventually defeated by the Almoravids in May 1110. The last sultan of the Banu Hud, Abd-al-Malik, and Imad ad-Dawla of Zaragoza, was forced to abandon the capital. Abd-al-Malik allied himself with the Christian Aragonese under Alfonso I of Aragon and from the time the Muslims of Zaragoza became military regulars within the Aragonese forces.
Tujibid dynastyBanu TujibiThe Banu Tujibi were a dynasty that were appointed to govern Catalayud in 872, and in 886 were given Zaragoza. This they held as governors under the Umayyads...
- Mundir I al-Tuybi al-Mansur: c.1013-1021/2
- YahyaYahya (Zaragoza)Yahya ibn al-Mundhir al-Mudhaffar was the second boss of the Banu Tujibi group. He ruled Zaragoza from 1021-1029.-References:*...
: 1021/2-1036 - Mundir II: 1036-1038/9
- Abd Allah (Zaragoza)Abd Allah (Zaragoza)Abd Allah ibn al-Hakam al-Tjibi was the final member of the Banu Tujibi group of local bosses to rule Zaragoza before they were muscled out of control by the Banu Hud family. He ruled briefly in 1039 before the Banu Hud seized control.-References:...
: 1038/9
Huddid dynastyBanu HudThe Banu Hud were an Arab dynasty that ruled the taifa of Zaragoza from 1039-1110. In 1039, under the leadership of Al-Mustain I, Sulayman ibn Hud al-Judhami, the Bani Hud seized control of Zaragoza from a rival clan, the Banu Tujibi...
- Suleiman Al-Mustain I ibn Hud: 1038/9-1046
- Muhammad al-Hayib Adud ad-Dawla (Calatayud): 1046/7-1066/7 with...
- Lubb (Huesca): 1047-1048 and...
- Mundir al-Hayib al-Zafir Nasir ad-Dawla (Tudela): 1047-1048/9 and...
- Yusuf al-Muzaffar Sayf ad-Dawla (Lérida): 1047-1078/81 and...
- Abu Ya'far Ahmad al-Muqtadir: 1046-1081 or 82/3
- Yusuf al-Mu'tamin: 1081 or 82/3-1085
- Ahmad II al-Musta'in: 1085-1110
- 'Abd al-Malik Imad ad-Dawla (Rueda, Z. 1110 only): 1110-1130
- Abu Dja'far Ahmad Zafadola (Rueda. In Val. 1146): 1130-1131 d. 1146
- Zaragoza to MoroccoAlmoravidsThe Almoravids were a Berber dynasty of Morocco, who formed an empire in the 11th-century that stretched over the western Maghreb and Al-Andalus. Their capital was Marrakesh, a city which they founded in 1062 C.E...
1110-1118; Rueda to CastileKingdom of CastileKingdom of Castile was one of the medieval kingdoms of the Iberian Peninsula. It emerged as a political autonomous entity in the 9th century. It was called County of Castile and was held in vassalage from the Kingdom of León. Its name comes from the host of castles constructed in the region...
1130
- Zaragoza to Morocco
See also
- TaifaTaifaIn the history of the Iberian Peninsula, a taifa was an independent Muslim-ruled principality, usually an emirate or petty kingdom, though there was one oligarchy, of which a number formed in the Al-Andalus after the final collapse of the Umayyad Caliphate of Córdoba in 1031.-Rise:The origins of...
- Al-AndalusAl-AndalusAl-Andalus was the Arabic name given to a nation and territorial region also commonly referred to as Moorish Iberia. The name describes parts of the Iberian Peninsula and Septimania governed by Muslims , at various times in the period between 711 and 1492, although the territorial boundaries...
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- History of Islam
- History of SpainHistory of SpainThe history of Spain involves all the other peoples and nations within the Iberian peninsula formerly known as Hispania, and includes still today the nations of Andorra, Gibraltar, Portugal and Spain...
- List of Sunni Muslim dynasties