Taifa of Algeciras: Map & History
The Taifa of Algeciras was a medieval Muslim taifa kingdom in what is now southern Spain and Gibraltar, that existed from 1035 to 1058.
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The Taifa of Algeciras was a medieval Muslim taifa kingdom in what is now southern Spain and Gibraltar, that existed from 1035 to 1058.
Taifa of Algeciras in Depth
History
The taifa was created in 1013, in the wake of the disintegration of the caliphate of Córdoba which began after 1009. When Sulayman ibn al-Hakam took control of the caliphate, he gave Algeciras to the Hammudids, a dynasty who had helped him in gaining the power. The first king of Algeciras was al-Qasim al-Ma'mun, who later was also caliph.
His cousin Yahya al-Mu'tali annexed Algeciras to the taifa of Málaga in 1035. In 1039 Muhammad ibn al-Qasim, son of al-Qasim, was proclaimed emir of Algeciras.
In 1055 al-Mu'tamid ibn Abbad, lord of Seville, appeared under Algeciras' walls, forcing Muhammad to leave the taifa, which was annexed to that of Seville.
Following its conquest, the kings of Spain (such as Philip IV) sometimes included the kingdom of Algeciras among their titles.
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Taifa of Algeciras: Key Facts
| Capital | Algeciras |
|---|---|
| Form of government | monarchy |
| Currency | Dirham |
| Founded | 1035 |
| Dissolved | 1058 |
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Facts from Wikidata Q1183407 (CC0).
Taifa of Algeciras Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 8,680 km² in 1034 CE.
Taifa of Algeciras: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Taifa of Algeciras exist?
Taifa of Algeciras is dated to 1028 CE – 1168 CE, in the High & Late Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of Taifa of Algeciras?
The capital of Taifa of Algeciras was Algeciras.
How large was Taifa of Algeciras at its peak?
At its peak in 1034 AD Taifa of Algeciras covered about 8,680 km².
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