Muhammad I of Córdoba facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Muhammad ibn Abd ar-Rahman al-Awsatمحمد بن عبد الرحمن الأوسط |
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Silver dirham minted during
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| 5th Emir of Córdoba | |
| Reign | 852–886 |
| Predecessor | Abd ar-Rahman II |
| Successor | al-Mundhir |
| Born | 823 Córdoba |
| Died | 886 (aged 63–64) Córdoba |
| Dynasty | Umayyad dynasty |
| Father | Abd ar-Rahman II |
| Mother | Nahtiz |
| Religion | Islam |
Muhammad I (born 823, died 886) (Arabic: محمد بن عبد الرحمن الأوسط) was an important ruler in a place called Al-Andalus. He was the fifth Emir of Córdoba from 852 to 886. An emir was like a prince or governor who ruled a large area. Al-Andalus was the name for the parts of Spain and Portugal that were under Muslim rule for many centuries. He belonged to the Umayyad family, a powerful dynasty that ruled many lands.
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Life of Muhammad I
Muhammad I was born in Córdoba, a very important city in Al-Andalus. He became the emir after his father, Abd ar-Rahman II, passed away. His rule lasted for 34 years, which was a long time for a ruler back then.
Challenges During His Rule
Muhammad I faced many challenges during his time as emir. Several groups and leaders rebelled against his rule. These rebellions tried to break away from the central power of Córdoba.
- Banu Qasi Family: A powerful local family called the Banu Qasi, led by Musa ibn Musa, started a rebellion. They even teamed up with the Arista family from the Kingdom of Navarre. Musa ibn Musa called himself the "third king of Spain." This showed how strong his challenge was to Muhammad I.
- Ibn Marwan's Revolt: Another Umayyad officer, Ibn Marwan, also rebelled. He went back to Mérida and started his own revolt. Muhammad I could not stop this rebellion. So, he allowed Ibn Marwan to create a new, free city called Badajoz in 875.
- Toledo's Rebellion: The city of Toledo also rebelled against Muhammad I. They had help from Ordoño I of Asturias, who was the king of a Christian kingdom to the north. However, Muhammad I's forces defeated them in a battle called Guazalete.
- Umar ibn Hafsun: In 880, a man named Umar ibn Hafsun started another big revolt. This rebellion was very difficult to stop. It continued for many years, even after Muhammad I died. It was finally put down much later, in 928, by Abd ar-Rahman III ibn Muhammad.
Diplomacy and Legacy
Even with all the rebellions, Muhammad I also engaged in diplomacy. He sent camels as gifts to Charles the Bald, who was the king of the West Franks in 865. This shows that he tried to build relationships with other powerful rulers.
Muhammad I died in 886. His son, al-Mundhir, became the next Emir of Córdoba. Muhammad I's reign was a time of many changes and challenges for Al-Andalus.
Images for kids
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Silver dirham minted during the reign of Emir Muhammad I.
See also
In Spanish: Mohamed I de Córdoba para niños
