Abd al-Malik ibn Abd al-Aziz al-Muzaffar facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Abd al-Malik ibn Abd al-Aziz al-Muzaffar |
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| Emir of the Taifa of Valencia | |
| Taifa of Valencia | |
| Reign | 1061-1065 |
| Predecessor | Abd al-Aziz al-Mansur |
| Successor | none |
| Father | Abd al-Aziz al-Mansur |
| Religion | Islam |
Abd al-Malik ibn Abd al-Aziz al-Muzaffar was a ruler, known as an emir, of the Taifa of Valencia. He ruled this independent Muslim kingdom in what is now Spain from 1061 to 1065. He was the son of a previous ruler, Abd al-Aziz al-Mansur.
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Abd al-Malik's Rule in Valencia
Abd al-Malik became the leader of the Taifa of Valencia in 1061. A "Taifa" was a small, independent Muslim kingdom in medieval Spain. These kingdoms formed after the larger Caliphate of Córdoba broke apart.
Challenges to His Power
In the spring of 1065, Valencia faced a big challenge. Fernando I of Leon, a Christian king, attacked the city. His army surrounded Valencia, trying to take control. This kind of attack is called a siege.
The Battle of Paterna
Abd al-Malik got help from his father-in-law, Emir al-Mamun of Toledo. Al-Mamun was the ruler of the nearby Taifa of Toledo. Together, they managed to break the siege and push back Fernando I's forces.
However, during a battle known as the Battle of Paterna, Abd al-Malik's army suffered a major defeat. This loss weakened his position greatly.
End of His Reign
After the defeat, Abd al-Malik's father-in-law, al-Mamun, made a plan. He convinced Ibn Rawbax, Valencia's prime minister, to remove Abd al-Malik from power.
Valencia was then joined with the Taifa of Toledo. Ibn Rawbax became the new governor of Valencia under Toledo's rule. This marked the end of Abd al-Malik's time as emir.
See also
In Spanish: Abd al-Malik ibn Abd al-Aziz al-Mansur al-Mudhaffar para niños
