Taifa of Molina facts for kids
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Taifa of Molina
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| 1080s–1100 | |||||||||
| Capital | Molina | ||||||||
| Common languages | Arabic, Mozarabic | ||||||||
| Religion | Islam, Roman Catholicism, Judaism | ||||||||
| Government | Monarchy | ||||||||
| Historical era | Middle Ages | ||||||||
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• Established
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1080s | ||||||||
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• Conquered by the Kingdom of Aragon
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1100 | ||||||||
| Currency | Dirham and Dinar | ||||||||
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The Taifa of Molina was a small Islamic kingdom that existed a long time ago in medieval Spain. It was one of many "taifas," which were independent Muslim states that appeared after the big Caliphate of Córdoba broke apart.
This kingdom was around for a short time, from about the 1080s until the year 1100. It was located in what is now Molina de Aragón in northern Spain.
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What Was the Taifa of Molina?
The word "Taifa" means "party" or "faction" in Arabic. These taifas were small, independent Muslim kingdoms. They formed in the 11th century when the powerful Caliphate of Córdoba fell apart. Think of it like a big country splitting into many smaller ones.
The Taifa of Molina was ruled by an Arab tribe called the Banu Khazraj. This tribe originally came from a region called Hejaz in Arabia. They established their rule in the area around Molina.
The End of the Taifa
The Taifa of Molina did not last very long. It existed for only about 20 years. In the year 1100, it was conquered by the Kingdom of Aragon. This was a Christian kingdom that was expanding its territory in Spain.
Who Ruled the Taifa of Molina?
The rulers of the Taifa of Molina were called Emirs. An Emir is a title for a ruler or prince in Islamic countries. The rulers of Molina belonged to a family known as the Galbunid dynasty.
List of Emirs
- Before becoming fully independent, the area of Molina might have been connected to the Taifa of Valencia around 1075.
- The main known ruler of the Taifa of Molina was named 'Azzun. He ruled until the kingdom was conquered in 1100.
See Also
In Spanish: Taifa de Molina para niños
- List of Sunni Muslim dynasties
- Castle of Molina de Aragón
