Taifa of Jaén facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Taifa of Jaén
1145–1168
Capital	Jaén
Common languages	Arabic, Mozarabic, Hebrew
Religion	Islam, Christianity (Roman Catholicism), Judaism
Government	Monarchy
Historical era	Middle Ages
• Established	1145
• To the Almohads/Murcia	1145–1159 / 1159–1168
• Conquered by the Almohad Caliphate	1168
Currency	Dirham and Dinar
Preceded by Almohads

The Taifa of Jaén (Arabic: طائفة جيان) was a small Islamic kingdom in Al-Andalus, which is what Spain was called when it was ruled by Moors in the Middle Ages. A "taifa" was a small, independent Muslim state. The Taifa of Jaén was located around the city of Jaén in southern Spain.

This kingdom existed for only two short times. It was first formed in 1145 and then again in 1168. It was ruled by Arabs from the Banu Khazraj tribe.

Who Ruled the Taifa of Jaén?

The Taifa of Jaén had different rulers, called emirs, from various families or "dynasties." An emir was like a prince or governor.

The Yuzaid Dynasty

• Ibn Yuzai: He was the first known emir. He ruled in 1145.

The Huddid Dynasty

• Abu Dja'far Ahmad Zafadola: He also ruled in 1145. He was a powerful ruler who also controlled other cities like Córdoba, Granada, and Valencia.
  • After 1145, the Taifa of Jaén came under the control of the Almohads. The Almohads were a powerful Muslim group that ruled a large empire in North Africa and Spain. This lasted until 1159.
  • From 1159 to 1168, the Taifa of Jaén was controlled by the Taifa of Murcia, another independent Muslim kingdom.

The Hamuskid Dynasty

• Ibrahim: He ruled in 1168 for a very short time.
  • After Ibrahim's rule, the Taifa of Jaén was again taken over by the Taifa of Murcia. This control lasted for a long time, until 1232.

See also

In Spanish: Taifa de Jaén para niños