Qaid ibn Hammad facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Qaid ibn Hammad ibn Buluggin |
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| Sharaf al-Dawla | |
| Sultan of the Hammadid Sultanate | |
| Reign | 1028–1054 |
| Predecessor | Hammad ibn Buluggin |
| Successor | Muhsin ibn Qaid |
| Born | unknown date |
| Died | 1054 |
| Dynasty | Hammadid dynasty |
| Religion | Shia Islam |
Qaid ibn Hammad ibn Buluggin was an important ruler in a kingdom called the Hammadid Sultanate. This kingdom was located in what is now Algeria. He was the second ruler of this powerful family.
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Qaid's Early Rule
Qaid ibn Hammad became the leader in 1028. He took over after his father, Hammad ibn Buluggin, passed away. Qaid made sure his family helped him govern the large kingdom.
He appointed his brother, Yusuf, as the governor of North Africa. A governor is like a manager for a specific area. Another brother, Ouighlan, became the governor of Hamza. This helped Qaid keep control over different parts of his lands.
Protecting the Hammadid Kingdom
In 1038, Qaid's kingdom faced an attack. Hammama, a powerful lord from Fes, tried to invade. But Qaid's forces were strong. They successfully pushed Hammama back.
After this defeat, Hammama asked for peace. He also agreed to accept Qaid's rule. This showed how strong the Hammadid kingdom had become under Qaid.
Peace with the Zirids
A few years later, in 1042, Qaid signed a peace treaty. This agreement was with Al-Mu'izz ibn Badis, the ruler of the Zirid kingdom. The Zirids were another important family in the region.
Al-Mu'izz had moved his army from Kairouan towards Qaid's lands. But instead of fighting, they chose peace. This treaty helped keep the region stable for a while.
Loyalty to the Fatimid Caliphs
In 1048, something big happened in the region. Al-Mu'izz, the Zirid ruler, changed his loyalty. He declared himself a subject of the Abbasid caliph in Baghdad. A caliph was a very important religious and political leader.
Qaid, however, decided to stay loyal to the Fatimid caliphs of Egypt. The Fatimids were a different group of caliphs. Because of his loyalty, the Fatimid caliph Ma'ad al-Mustansir Billah gave Qaid a special title: Sharaf al-Dawla. This title meant "Honor of the State."
End of Qaid's Reign
Qaid ibn Hammad ruled for many years. He passed away in 1054. After his death, his son, Muhsin ibn Qaid, became the next ruler of the Hammadid Sultanate.
See also
- In Spanish: Al-Qaid ibn Hammad para niños
