Fihrids: Map & History
The Fihrids, also known as Banū Fihr, were an Arab family and clan, prominent in Ifriqiya and Al-Andalus in the 8th century.
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The Fihrids, also known as Banū Fihr, were an Arab family and clan, prominent in Ifriqiya and Al-Andalus in the 8th century.
Modern Countries Once Part of Fihrids
At its mapped extent, Fihrids covered territory in 3 present-day countries. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Fihrids's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Fihrids Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Fihrids appears, with the other states of the time.
Fihrids: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Fihrids exist?
Fihrids is dated to 750 CE – 756 CE, in the Early Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of Fihrids?
The capital of Fihrids was Al-Qayrawan, Ifriqiya, Qurtubah, Al-Andalus.
How large was Fihrids at its peak?
At its peak in 756 AD Fihrids covered about 251,323 km².
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