Taifa of Jaén

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The Taifa of Jaén (Arabic: طائفة جيان) was a medieval Islamic taifa Moorish kingdom centered in Al-Andalus. It existed for only two very short periods: first in 1145 and then in 1168. It was ruled by Arabs of the Banu Khazraj tribe. The Taifa was centred in the present day region of Jaén in southern Spain.[1]

Taifa of Jaén
1145–1168
CapitalJaén
Common languagesArabic, Mozarabic, Hebrew
Religion
Islam, Christianity (Roman Catholicism), Judaism
GovernmentMonarchy
Historical eraMiddle Ages
• Established
1145
• To the Almohads/Murcia
1145–1159 / 1159–1168
• Conquered by the Almohad Caliphate
1168
CurrencyDirham and Dinar
Preceded by
Almohads

List of Emirs

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Yuzaid dynasty

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Huddid dynasty

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Hamuskid dynasty

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References

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  1. ^ Nutter, Nick (2022-07-19). "Historical Guide to Jaén City from Iberians to the modern day". Visit-Andalucia.com. Retrieved 2024-02-19.