Awlad Muhammad of Fezzan

Awlad Muhammad of Fezzan was a state in Sahara and Sahel (North and West Africa) that lasted from c. 1550 to 1812 CE, about 262 years. The timeline colours it by the language of its rulers: Arabic (Arabic-speaking states).

Dynasty founded by Muhammad al-Fasi, a sharif from Morocco, that ruled the Fezzan in southwestern Libya from Murzuk. Ottoman Tripoli invaded in the 1570s and later took tribute from it, and Yusuf Karamanli ended its rule in the early 19th century.

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Facts

Dates: c. 1550 to 1812 CE
Duration: 262 years
Type: State
Region: Sahara and Sahel, North and West Africa
Language of its rulers: Arabic
Capital: Murzuk

Sources

The dates and description above were checked against Wikipedia: Awlad Muhammad, Wikipedia: Fezzan.

The world at the time

When Awlad Muhammad of Fezzan began around 1550 CE, the timeline shows 205 other states, empires and colonies, among them the Republic of Venice, the Holy Roman Empire, the Swahili city-states, the Ethiopian Empire (Solomonic dynasty) and the Ottoman Empire.

When it ended around 1812 CE, it shows 246 other states, empires and colonies, among them the Ethiopian Empire (Solomonic dynasty), the Ottoman Empire, the Portuguese Empire, the Kingdom of Kongo and the Mughal Empire.

Awlad Muhammad of Fezzan lasted 262 years. By length that ranks 481st of the 1,653 states, empires and colonies on this timeline, and 67th of the 209 in North and West Africa.

Events in North and West Africa during its time

1591 Battle of Tondibi
1780 Peak of the Atlantic slave trade
1798 Napoleon invades Egypt
1804 Usman dan Fodio's jihad

Neighbours in North and West Africa

Ethiopian Empire (Solomonic dynasty) 1270 to 1974 CE
Mali Empire c. 1235 to 1610 CE
Songhai Empire 1464 to 1591 CE
Kingdom of Benin c. 1180 to 1897 CE
Oyo Empire c. 1300 to 1835 CE
Bornu Empire c. 1387 to 1893 CE
Hafsids 1229 to 1574 CE
Funj Sultanate of Sennar 1504 to 1821 CE
Regency of Algiers 1516 to 1830 CE
Alaouite Sultanate of Morocco 1666 to 1912 CE

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

Republic of Venice c. 697 to 1797 CE, Europe
Holy Roman Empire 962 to 1806 CE, Europe
Swahili city-states c. 800 to 1600 CE, Central and Southern Africa
Ottoman Empire 1299 to 1922 CE, Europe
Portuguese Empire 1415 to 1999 CE, Europe
Kingdom of Kongo c. 1390 to 1914 CE, Central and Southern Africa
Ayutthaya Kingdom 1351 to 1767 CE, Southeast Asia
Mughal Empire 1526 to 1857 CE, South Asia
Portuguese Brazil 1500 to 1815 CE, South America
New Spain 1521 to 1821 CE, Mesoamerica and Caribbean

Questions

How long did Awlad Muhammad of Fezzan last?

About 262 years, from c. 1550 to 1812 CE. These dates are approximate, because the evidence for its beginning or end is uncertain.

When did Awlad Muhammad of Fezzan start and end?

It began around 1550 CE and ended around 1812 CE, so it existed for about 262 years.

Where was Awlad Muhammad of Fezzan?

Sahara and Sahel, in North and West Africa. Its capital was Murzuk.

What language did the rulers of Awlad Muhammad of Fezzan speak?

Arabic. This family includes Arabic-speaking states.

What else existed at the same time as Awlad Muhammad of Fezzan?

Elsewhere in the world, the Republic of Venice in Europe, the Holy Roman Empire in Europe, the Swahili city-states in Central and Southern Africa, the Ottoman Empire in Europe, the Portuguese Empire in Europe and the Kingdom of Kongo in Central and Southern Africa. In North and West Africa, the Ethiopian Empire (Solomonic dynasty), the Mali Empire, the Songhai Empire, the Kingdom of Benin and the Oyo Empire.