Mohammad Abu Abdallah Ben Hudzail al Sahuir facts for kids
Abu 'Abd Allah Muhammad ibn Hudhayl al-Saghir (also known as Al-Azraq) was an important leader in the Iberian Peninsula during the 13th century. He was a commander of the Moors, who were Arab people living in Spain at the time. Al-Azraq means "the Blue" in Arabic, and people called him this because of his blue eyes. He was born in 1208 in a place called la Vall d'Alcalà, near Alicante, and he passed away in 1276 in Alcoi.
Al-Azraq was a powerful figure in the southern part of the Kingdom of Valencia. This area is now part of Spain.
Al-Azraq's Role in History
Al-Azraq was a key leader for the Moorish people. He lived during a time when Christian kingdoms were taking back land from the Moors in Spain. This period is known as the Reconquista.
The Kingdom of Valencia
The Kingdom of Valencia was a large area in eastern Spain. It was conquered by James I of Aragon, a Christian king. After this conquest, Al-Azraq, as a Moorish commander, had to make agreements with the new rulers.
The Treaty of 1245
In 1245, Al-Azraq signed a special agreement with King James I. This agreement was called the Al-Azraq Treaty of 1245. It was a pact that allowed Al-Azraq to keep control of some important areas. These areas included several forts and valleys, like Polop and the valleys of Alcalá and Gallinera. This treaty showed that Al-Azraq was a respected leader, even by his opponents.
See also
In Spanish: Al-Azraq para niños
- Moors and Christians of Alcoy
