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High & Late Middle Ages1010 CE – 1110 CEPeak: 10,047 km² (1092 CE)

Taifa of Tortosa: Map & History

The Taifa of Tortosa was a medieval Islamic taifa kingdom.

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1010 CEDrag timeline:1092 CE1110 CE
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Capital: TortosaCapital at 40.81°N, 0.52°EPeak Extent: 10,047 km²Vector Attribution: Cliopatria (CC BY 4.0)Wikidata: Q605930 ↗
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Medieval Islamic taifa kingdom

The Taifa of Tortosa was a medieval Islamic taifa kingdom. It existed for two separate periods, from 1010 to 1060 and 1081 to 1099. It was founded by the Slavic warlord Labib al-Fata al-Saqlabi.

Capital / Seat
Tortosa
Common Languages
Arabic, Mozarabic, Hebrew, Berber
Imperial Currency
Dirham and Dinar
State Governance
Monarchy
Historical Religion
Islam, Christianity (Roman Catholic), Judaism
Peak Territory
10,047 km²
Preceded By
Caliphate of Cordoba
Succeeded By
Almoravid dynasty
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Taifa of Tortosa: Key Facts

Key facts about Taifa of Tortosa
CapitalTortosa
Founded1010
Dissolved1099

Facts from Wikidata Q605930 (CC0).

Taifa of Tortosa Map Over Time

Dated world maps on which Taifa of Tortosa appears, with the other states of the time.

Taifa of Tortosa Timeline

Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion

1 Epochs
Territorial Apex1092 CE

Expansion to peak recorded area of 10,047 km² in 1092 CE.

Taifa of Tortosa: Frequently Asked Questions

When did Taifa of Tortosa exist?

Taifa of Tortosa is dated to 1010 CE – 1110 CE, in the High & Late Middle Ages era.

What was the capital of Taifa of Tortosa?

The capital of Taifa of Tortosa was Tortosa.

How large was Taifa of Tortosa at its peak?

At its peak in 1092 AD Taifa of Tortosa covered about 10,047 km².