Sharifate of Mecca

Sharifate of Mecca was a state in Arabia (Middle East) that lasted from 967 to 1925 CE, about 958 years. Its people spoke Arabic languages (Arabic-speaking states).

Descendants of the Prophet who governed Mecca and Medina under Fatimid, Mamluk and Ottoman overlords. Sharif Hussein led the Arab Revolt in 1916, and Ibn Saud took the Hejaz in 1925.

See Sharifate of Mecca on the interactive timeline

Facts

Dates: 967 to 1925 CE
Duration: 958 years
Type: State
Region: Arabia, Middle East
Language family: Arabic
Capital: Mecca

Events in Middle East during its time

1071 Battle of Manzikert
1099 Crusaders take Jerusalem
1187 Battle of Hattin
1258 Mongols sack Baghdad
1260 Battle of Ain Jalut
1514 Battle of Chaldiran
1908 Oil struck at Masjed Soleyman
1915 Armenian genocide

Neighbours in Middle East

Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE
Ottoman Empire 1299 to 1922 CE
Abbasid Caliphate 750 to 1258 CE
Safavid Empire 1501 to 1736 CE
Great Seljuk Empire 1037 to 1194 CE
Zaydi Imamate of Yemen 897 to 1918 CE
Kingdom of Georgia 1008 to 1490 CE
Ottoman Syria and Palestine 1516 to 1918 CE
Ottoman Iraq 1534 to 1918 CE
Khazar Khaganate c. 650 to 969 CE

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

Republic of Venice c. 697 to 1797 CE, Europe
Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Europe
Swahili city-states c. 800 to 1700 CE, Central and Southern Africa
Ghana Empire (Wagadu) c. 300 to 1200 CE, North and West Africa
Holy Roman Empire 962 to 1806 CE, Europe
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, Europe
Tiwanaku c. 400 to 1000 CE, South America

Questions

When did Sharifate of Mecca exist?

967 to 1925 CE, about 958 years.

Where was Sharifate of Mecca?

Arabia, in Middle East. Its capital was Mecca.

What language did Sharifate of Mecca speak?

Arabic. This family includes Arabic-speaking states.