Taifa of Santa Maria do Algarve

The Taifa of Santa Maria do Algarve (Arabic: شنتمرية الغرب, romanizedShantamariyya al-Gharb) was a medieval Islamic taifa Moorish kingdom or emirate located in what is now southern Portugal, that existed from 1018 to 1051. From 1051 until 1091, it was under the forcible control of Seville via Abbad II al-Mu'tadid.[1] Known as the Banu Harun, their descendants remained as Qadis of the city until its reconquest by Portugal in 1249, the last of whom being Aloandro Ben Bekar.

Taifa of Santa Maria do Algarve
1018–1051
Taifa Kingdom of Santa Maria do Algarve, c. 1037
Taifa Kingdom of Santa Maria do Algarve, c. 1037
CapitalSanta Maria do Algarve
Common languagesArabic, Mozarabic, Hebrew
Religion
Islam, Christianity (Roman Catholicism), Judaism
GovernmentMonarchy
Historical eraMiddle Ages
• Established
1018
• Conquered by the Taifa of Seville
1051
CurrencyDirham and Dinar
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Taifa of Badajoz
Taifa of Seville
Today part ofPortugal

List of Emirs

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Harunid dynasty

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See also

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Sources

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  • Rei, António (2011–2012). Descendência Hispânica do Profeta do Islão - Exploração de Algumas Linhas Primárias. Instituto Português de Heráldica.

References

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  1. ^ "Abbadid". Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. I: A-Ak - Bayes (15th ed.). Chicago, IL: Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. 2010. pp. 8. ISBN 978-1-59339-837-8.