Sulayhid Dynasty: Map & History
The Sulayhid dynasty was an Ismaili Shi'ite Arab dynasty established in 1047 by Ali ibn Muhammad al-Sulayhi that ruled most of historical Yemen at its peak.
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The Sulayhid dynasty was an Ismaili Shi'ite Arab dynasty established in 1047 by Ali ibn Muhammad al-Sulayhi that ruled most of historical Yemen at its peak. The Sulayhids brought to Yemen peace and a prosperity unknown since Himyaritic times. The regime was confederate with the Cairo-based Fatimid Caliphate, and was a constant enemy of the Rassids - the Zaidi Shi'ite rulers of Yemen throughout its existence. The dynasty ended with Arwa al-Sulayhi affiliating to the Taiyabi Ismaili sect, as opposed to the Hafizi Ismaili sect that the other Ismaili dynasties such as the Zurayids and the Hamdanids adhered to.
Modern Countries Once Part of Sulayhid Dynasty
At its mapped extent, Sulayhid Dynasty covered territory in 1 present-day country. 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 Sulayhid Dynasty'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.
Sulayhid Dynasty Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 75,390 km² in 1060 CE.
Sulayhid Dynasty: Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Sulayhid Dynasty exist?
The Sulayhid Dynasty is dated to 1056 CE – 1065 CE, in the High & Late Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of the Sulayhid Dynasty?
The capital of the Sulayhid Dynasty was Sana'a, Jibla.
How large was the Sulayhid Dynasty at its peak?
At its peak in 1060 AD the Sulayhid Dynasty covered about 75,390 km².
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