Taifa of Jerez facts for kids
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Taifa of Jerez
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| 1145–1145 | |||||||||
| Capital | Jerez | ||||||||
| Common languages | Arabic, Mozarabic, Hebrew | ||||||||
| Religion | Islam, Christianity (Roman Catholic), Judaism | ||||||||
| Government | Monarchy | ||||||||
| Historical era | Middle Ages | ||||||||
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• Established
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1145 | ||||||||
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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 Jerez (which means "Kingdom of Jerez" in Arabic) was a small Islamic kingdom in what is now southern Spain. It was a "taifa," which is a name for the many small Muslim states that appeared in Spain during the Middle Ages. This kingdom was very short-lived, existing only in the year 1145. It was eventually taken over by a larger empire called the Almohad Caliphate.
Jerez stayed under Muslim rule for a long time, even after this taifa ended. It became independent again for a short time after the Almohad Caliphate fell apart. However, it was then conquered by the Christian kingdom of Castile in 1261.
What Was the Taifa of Jerez?
The Taifa of Jerez was one of many small kingdoms that formed in Al-Andalus, the Muslim-ruled parts of Spain. These taifas appeared when the larger Muslim empires in Spain started to break up. Each taifa was like its own small country, with its own ruler.
A Short-Lived Kingdom
The Taifa of Jerez was established in 1145. It was a very brief kingdom, lasting for less than a year. It quickly became part of the growing Almohad Caliphate. The Almohads were a powerful Muslim empire that took control of much of Spain and North Africa.
Who Ruled Jerez?
The Taifa of Jerez was ruled by Arabs from a group called the Banu Khazraj tribe. During its short existence, it had a few different leaders:
- Abu'l-Qaim Ahyal ruled in 1145.
- Abu'l-Gammar also ruled in 1145.
- 'Ali was another ruler in 1145.
After these rulers, Jerez was taken over by the Almohads.
Life in Jerez
Even though it was a small kingdom, Jerez was a place where different cultures lived together.
- Languages: People spoke Arabic, Mozarabic (a language similar to Latin and early Spanish), and Hebrew.
- Religions: The main religion was Islam, but there were also communities of Christians and Jews.
- Money: People used Dirham and Dinar coins for trade.
See also
In Spanish: Taifa de Jerez para niños
