Taifa kingdoms

Taifa kingdoms was a state in Iberia (Europe) that lasted from c. 1009 to 1091 CE, about 82 years. Its people spoke Arabic languages (Arabic-speaking states).

Rival Muslim city-states that emerged from the caliphate's collapse and paid tribute to Christian kings. Toledo fell to Castile in 1085, and the Almoravids absorbed the rest.

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Facts

Dates

c. 1009 to 1091 CE

Duration

82 years

Type

State

Region

Iberia, Europe

Language family

Arabic

Capital

Seville, Toledo, Zaragoza, Badajoz

Came from

• Caliphate of Cordoba 929 to 1031 CE

Became

• Almoravid al-Andalus 1086 to 1147 CE

Events in Europe during its time

• 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
• 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
• Srivijaya c. 650 to 1377 CE, Southeast Asia
• Khmer Empire 802 to 1431 CE, Southeast Asia
• 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
• Northern Song 960 to 1127 CE, East Asia
• Great Seljuk Empire 1037 to 1194 CE, Middle East

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