Kingdom of Kinda

Kingdom of Kinda was a state in Arabia (Middle East) that lasted from c. 450 to 550 CE, about 100 years. Its people spoke Arabic languages (Arabic-speaking states).

Tribal kingdom of central Arabia allied with Himyar that briefly led a confederation of Arab tribes. The poet Imru' al-Qays came from its royal family.

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Facts

Dates: c. 450 to 550 CE
Duration: 100 years
Type: State
Region: Arabia, Middle East
Language family: Arabic

Neighbours in Middle East

Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE
Sasanian Empire 224 to 651 CE
Kingdom of Iberia (Kartli) c. 302 BCE to 580 CE
Himyarite Kingdom c. 110 BCE to 525 CE
Byzantine Syria and Palestine 395 to 640 CE
Caucasian Albania c. 150 BCE to 705 CE
Lazica (Egrisi) c. 100 to 697 CE
Ghassanids c. 220 to 638 CE
Lakhmids c. 300 to 602 CE
Persian Armenia (Marzpanate) 428 to 646 CE

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Europe
Ghana Empire (Wagadu) c. 300 to 1200 CE, North and West Africa
Kingdom of Aksum c. 100 to 940 CE, North and West Africa
Moche (Mochica) c. 100 to 800 CE, South America
Teotihuacan c. 100 BCE to 550 CE, Mesoamerica and Caribbean
Tiwanaku c. 400 to 1000 CE, South America
Gupta Empire c. 320 to 550 CE, South Asia
Hunnic Empire c. 370 to 469 CE, Europe

Questions

When did Kingdom of Kinda exist?

c. 450 to 550 CE, about 100 years. These dates are approximate, because the evidence for its beginning or end is uncertain.

Where was Kingdom of Kinda?

Arabia, in Middle East.

What language did Kingdom of Kinda speak?

Arabic. This family includes Arabic-speaking states.