Emirate of Sicily

Emirate of Sicily was a state in Italy (Europe) that lasted from 831 to 1091 CE, about 260 years. Its people spoke Arabic languages (Arabic-speaking states).

Aghlabid armies landed in 827 and took Palermo in 831. Muslim rule brought citrus, sugar cane and cotton to Sicily. The Normans completed their conquest in 1091.

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Facts

Dates: 831 to 1091 CE
Duration: 260 years
Type: State
Region: Italy, Europe
Language family: Arabic
Capital: Palermo

Became

Kingdom of Sicily 1130 to 1282 CE

Events in Europe during its time

988 Baptism of the Rus
1054 East-West Schism
1066 Norman conquest of England

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
Carolingian Empire 751 to 843 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

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
Tang dynasty 618 to 907 CE, East Asia

Questions

When did Emirate of Sicily exist?

831 to 1091 CE, about 260 years.

Where was Emirate of Sicily?

Italy, in Europe. Its capital was Palermo.

What language did Emirate of Sicily speak?

Arabic. This family includes Arabic-speaking states.

What came after Emirate of Sicily?

Kingdom of Sicily.