Caliphate of Cordoba

Caliphate of Cordoba was a state in Iberia (Europe) that lasted from 929 to 1031 CE, about 102 years. Its people spoke Arabic languages (Arabic-speaking states).

Abd al-Rahman III proclaimed himself caliph in 929. Cordoba became the largest and most learned city in western Europe before civil war broke the state into taifas.

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Facts

Dates

929 to 1031 CE

Duration

102 years

Type

State

Region

Iberia, Europe

Language family

Arabic

Capital

Cordoba, Madinat al-Zahra

Came from

• Emirate of Cordoba 756 to 929 CE

Became

• Taifa kingdoms c. 1009 to 1091 CE

Events in Europe during its time

• 988 Baptism of the Rus

Neighbours in Europe

• Republic of Venice c. 697 to 1797 CE
• Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE
• Holy Roman Empire 962 to 1806 CE
• Kievan Rus 882 to 1240 CE
• Papal States 756 to 1870 CE
• Kingdom of Scotland 843 to 1707 CE
• Republic of Genoa c. 1005 to 1797 CE
• Kingdom of Hungary 1000 to 1526 CE
• Kingdom of Norway c. 872 to 1397 CE
• Kingdom of Denmark c. 936 to 1397 CE

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

• Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Middle East
• Swahili city-states c. 800 to 1700 CE, Central and Southern Africa
• Ghana Empire (Wagadu) c. 300 to 1200 CE, North and West Africa
• Kingdom of Aksum c. 100 to 940 CE, North and West Africa
• Srivijaya c. 650 to 1377 CE, Southeast Asia
• Khmer Empire 802 to 1431 CE, Southeast Asia
• Tiwanaku c. 400 to 1000 CE, South America
• Abbasid Caliphate 750 to 1258 CE, Middle East
• Chola Empire 848 to 1279 CE, South Asia
• Fatimid Caliphate 909 to 1171 CE, North and West Africa

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