Hammadid facts for kids
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Hammadid Sultanate
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The Hammadid dynasty (green), c. 1100.
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| Capital | Beni Hammad (until 1090) Béjaïa (after 1090) |
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| Common languages | Berber, Classical Arabic, Mozarabic | ||||||||
| Religion | Sunni Islam (Maliki) | ||||||||
| Government | Monarchy | ||||||||
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• 1008–1028
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Hammad ibn Buluggin | ||||||||
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• 1121–1152
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Yahya ibn Abd al-Aziz | ||||||||
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• Established
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1014 | ||||||||
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• Disestablished
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1152 | ||||||||
| Currency | Dinar | ||||||||
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The Hammadids were a group of Berber rulers. They created a powerful kingdom called a sultanate. This kingdom was in what is now north-eastern Algeria. It lasted for about 144 years, from 1008 to 1152. Another strong group, the Almohads, eventually took over their land.
Their first capital city was Qalaat Beni Hammad. This ancient city is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This means it's a very important place recognized by the United Nations. Later, in 1090, the Hammadids moved their capital to a new city called Béjaïa.
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Hammadid Sultanate: A Berber Kingdom
The Hammadids were a Berber dynasty. A dynasty is a family that rules a country for a long time. They broke away from another Berber group called the Zirids. This happened around the year 1014. Their kingdom became very important in North Africa.
Founding the Hammadid State
The Hammadid state was founded by Hammad ibn Buluggin. He was a powerful leader. He declared independence from the Zirids. This made his own kingdom separate. His rule began around 1008.
Hammadid Capital Cities
The Hammadids had two main capital cities. The first was Qalaat Beni Hammad. This city was built in a strong mountain location. It was a center for trade and culture. Today, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This means it is protected for its historical value.
Later, in 1090, the capital moved to Béjaïa. This city was on the coast. It became a busy port. It was also a center for learning and trade.
The Hammadid Rulers
The Hammadids were led by a series of sultans. A sultan is a type of king or ruler. These leaders helped their kingdom grow. They also defended it from enemies. Here are some of the important Hammadid sultans:
- Hammad ibn Buluggin (1014–1028): He was the founder of the Hammadid dynasty.
- al-Qaid ibn Hammad (1028–1045): He continued to build the kingdom.
- Muhsin ibn Qaid (1045–1046): His rule was very short.
- Buluggin ibn Muhammad ibn Hammad (1046–1062): He helped expand the Hammadid lands.
- an-Nasir ibn Alnas ibn Hammad (1062–1088): He was a strong ruler.
- al-Mansur ibn Nasir (1088–1104): He oversaw the move of the capital to Béjaïa.
- Badis ibn Mansur (1104): His time as sultan was brief.
- Abd al-Aziz ibn Mansur (1104–1121): He ruled for many years.
- Yahya ibn Abd al-Aziz (1121–1152): He was the last Hammadid sultan.
End of the Hammadid Rule
The Hammadid Sultanate lasted until 1152. A new powerful group called the Almohads rose to power. The Almohads conquered the Hammadid lands. This brought an end to the Hammadid dynasty.
Images for kids
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Hammadid Minaret
See also
In Spanish: Hamaditas para niños
