Bahlul Ibn Marzuq facts for kids
Bahlul Ibn Marzuq (Arabic: بهلول بن مرزوق) was an important leader from a long time ago. He was born in a place now called La Puebla de Castro in Spain. Bahlul was a Vascon-Muslim, which means he came from a group of people called Vascones and followed the Muslim faith. His father, Marzuq ibn Uskara, was a local leader.
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Bahlul's Rebellion
In the year 798, Bahlul Ibn Marzuq started a rebellion in Zaragoza. He was fighting against the Arab-Muslim government that ruled Al-Andalus (which was the name for parts of Spain and Portugal back then). His rebellion became very popular. Many people supported him, especially after a respected religious scholar named Ibn al-Mughallis publicly backed him.
Taking Huesca
Bahlul's forces were strong. In 800, they successfully took control of Huesca from another group called the Banu Salama. This was a big victory for Bahlul and his supporters.
Helping the Franks
Bahlul's actions had a wider impact. His rebellion helped another powerful group, the Franks, who were from what is now France. The Franks were able to lay siege to and eventually capture Barcelona in 801, partly because Bahlul's rebellion was causing trouble for the government in Al-Andalus.
The End of the Rebellion
The ruler of Al-Andalus, called the emir, sent a skilled general named Amrus ibn Yusuf to stop Bahlul. General Amrus was from Huesca himself. He managed to retake both Zaragoza and Huesca around the year 801.
Bahlul Ibn Marzuq had to flee. He went to a place called County of Pallars. Sadly, in 802, he was killed by one of his own lieutenants, Jalaf Ibn Rashid. At that time, Jalaf Ibn Rashid controlled an area known as Barbitanya, which included Barbastro.
Bahlul's Legacy
Even after his death, Bahlul's story lived on. A Muslim historian and geographer named Ahmad ibn Umar al-Udri (who lived from 1003 to 1085) collected the tales of Bahlul's adventures. He put them into a famous epic poem written in Arabic, known as "the archuza de Bahlul."
