Qarmatians of Bahrain
Qarmatians of Bahrain was a state in Arabia (Middle East) that lasted from 899 to 1077 CE, about 178 years. Its people spoke Arabic languages (Arabic-speaking states).
Radical Ismaili state in eastern Arabia that raided pilgrim caravans and sacked Mecca in 930, carrying off the Black Stone for over twenty years. Local rebels ended it in 1077.
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Facts
- Dates
- 899 to 1077 CE
- Duration
- 178 years
- Type
- State
- Region
- Arabia, Middle East
- Language family
- Arabic
- Capital
- al-Ahsa
Events in Middle East during its time
- Battle of Manzikert
Neighbours in Middle East
- Byzantine Empire
- Abbasid Caliphate
- Great Seljuk Empire
- Zaydi Imamate of Yemen
- Kingdom of Georgia
- Khazar Khaganate
- Sultanate of Rum
- Bagratid Armenia
- Khwarazmian Empire
- Buyids
Elsewhere in the world at the same time
- Republic of Venice
- Byzantine Empire
- Swahili city-states
- Ghana Empire (Wagadu)
- Holy Roman Empire
- Kingdom of Aksum
- Srivijaya
- Khmer Empire
- Tiwanaku
- Chola Empire
Questions
When did Qarmatians of Bahrain exist?
899 to 1077 CE, about 178 years.
Where was Qarmatians of Bahrain?
Arabia, in Middle East. Its capital was al-Ahsa.
What language did Qarmatians of Bahrain speak?
Arabic. This family includes Arabic-speaking states.