Emirate of Granada

Emirate of Granada was a state in Iberia (Europe) that lasted from 1238 to 1492 CE, about 254 years. Its people spoke Arabic languages (Arabic-speaking states).

The last Muslim state in Iberia, ruled by the Nasrids, who built the Alhambra. Boabdil surrendered Granada to Ferdinand and Isabella on 2 January 1492.

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Facts

Dates: 1238 to 1492 CE
Duration: 254 years
Type: State
Region: Iberia, Europe
Language family: Arabic
Capital: Granada

Came from

Almohad al-Andalus 1147 to 1238 CE

Events in Europe during its time

1240 Mongols sack Kiev
1347 Black Death reaches Europe
1450 Gutenberg's printing press
1453 Fall of Constantinople
1492 Fall of Granada and Columbus's voyage

Neighbours in Europe

Republic of Venice c. 697 to 1797 CE
Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE
Holy Roman Empire 962 to 1806 CE
Ottoman Empire 1299 to 1922 CE
Portuguese Empire 1415 to 1999 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 Portugal 1139 to 1910 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
Srivijaya c. 650 to 1377 CE, Southeast Asia
Ethiopian Empire (Solomonic dynasty) 1270 to 1974 CE, North and West Africa
Khmer Empire 802 to 1431 CE, Southeast Asia
Ottoman Empire 1299 to 1922 CE, Middle East
Kingdom of Kongo c. 1390 to 1914 CE, Central and Southern Africa
Abbasid Caliphate 750 to 1258 CE, Middle East
Mali Empire c. 1235 to 1670 CE, North and West Africa
Chola Empire 848 to 1279 CE, South Asia

Questions

When did Emirate of Granada exist?

1238 to 1492 CE, about 254 years.

Where was Emirate of Granada?

Iberia, in Europe. Its capital was Granada.

What language did Emirate of Granada speak?

Arabic. This family includes Arabic-speaking states.

What came before Emirate of Granada?

Almohad al-Andalus.