Banu Salama facts for kids

The Banu Salama were an important Arab family. They lived in the Hejaz region of Arabia. This family ruled parts of Al-Andalus (which is now Spain) from about 780 to 800 CE.

They controlled areas like Huesca and Barbastro. These places were part of the "Upper March," a border region in Al-Andalus.

How the Banu Salama Ruled

The Banu Salama family were governors. This means they were in charge of these regions. They made decisions and kept order for about 20 years. They were a powerful family in the Upper March.

The End of Their Rule

In the year 800 CE, a big change happened. A person named Bahlul Ibn Marzuq started a rebellion. He used to be an ally, or friend, of the Banu Salama.

Ibn Marzuq rebelled in a city called Zaragoza. He fought against the Banu Salama's allies, including another family called the Banu Qasi. Ibn Marzuq won these battles.

He became very popular with the people. A respected religious scholar, Ibn al-Mughallis, publicly supported Ibn Marzuq. This support helped Ibn Marzuq gain even more followers.

Because of this strong support and his victories, Ibn Marzuq took control of the region. The Banu Salama family lost their power and were removed from their positions.

See also

In Spanish: Banu Salama para niños