Taifa of Arcos facts for kids
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Taifa of Arcos
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| 1011–1145 | |||||||||||
Taifa Kingdom of Arcos, c. 1037.
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| Capital | Arcos de la Frontera, currently in Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain | ||||||||||
| Common languages | Andalusi Arabic, Mozarabic, Hebrew | ||||||||||
| Religion | Islam, Roman Catholicism, Judaism | ||||||||||
| Government | Monarchy | ||||||||||
| Historical era | Middle Ages | ||||||||||
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• Downfall of Caliphate of Córdoba
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1011 | ||||||||||
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• To Seville/Almoravids
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1068–1091 / 1101–1143 | ||||||||||
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• Conquered by the Almohad Caliphate
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1145 | ||||||||||
| Currency | Dirham and Dinar | ||||||||||
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The Taifa of Arcos was a small Muslim kingdom in medieval Spain. It was ruled by a group of people called the Berbers. This kingdom existed at two different times.
First, it was independent from 1011 to 1068. Then, from 1068 to 1091, a stronger kingdom called the Taifa of Seville took control. Later, from 1101 to 1143, another group called the Almoravids ruled it.
The Taifa of Arcos became independent again from 1143 to 1145. But in 1145, a powerful empire called the Almohad Caliphate conquered it for good.
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Founding the Kingdom
The Banū Jizrūn family started the Taifa of Arcos. They were part of the Zenata Berber group. Their leader, Muhammad I, took control of the Sidonia region. He removed the governor who worked for the Umayyad Caliphate.
In 1011, the Banū Jizrūn family declared their independence. This is how the Taifa of Arcos began. Its main city was Arcos de la Frontera, which is still a city today.
Rulers of Arcos
The Taifa of Arcos had different rulers over time. These leaders were called Emirs.
Jizrunid Family Rulers
This family ruled Arcos for many years.
- Muhammad I al-Jazari Imad ad-Dawla: Ruled from 1011 or 1012 to 1029 or 1030.
- 'Abdun ibn Muhammad: Ruled from 1029 or 1030 to 1053.
- Muhammad II al-Qaim: Ruled from 1053 to 1068 or 1069.
Periods of Outside Control
Arcos was not always independent. Stronger groups took over for a while.
- Under the Taifa of Seville: From 1068 or 1069 to 1091.
- Under the Almoravids: From 1101 to 1143.
Idrisid Family Rulers
After the Almoravids, a new family ruled for a short time.
- Abu'l-Qasim Ahyal: Ruled from 1143 to 1145. He also ruled in a nearby city called Jerez.
Final Conquest
- Under the Almohads: From 1145 until 1248. This was when the Taifa of Arcos ended as an independent kingdom.
See also
In Spanish: Taifa de Arcos para niños
- List of Sunni Muslim dynasties
