Emirate of Abdelkader

Emirate of Abdelkader was a state in Maghreb (North and West Africa) that lasted from 1832 to 1847 CE, about 15 years. Its people spoke Arabic languages (Arabic-speaking states).

State built by the Sufi scholar Emir Abdelkader to resist the French conquest of western Algeria. He surrendered in 1847 and later saved thousands of Christians in Damascus in 1860.

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Facts

Dates: 1832 to 1847 CE
Duration: 15 years
Type: State
Region: Maghreb, North and West Africa
Language family: Arabic
Capital: Mascara, later Tagdemt

Neighbours in North and West Africa

Ethiopian Empire (Solomonic dynasty) 1270 to 1974 CE
Kingdom of Benin c. 1180 to 1897 CE
Bornu Empire c. 1387 to 1893 CE
Oyo Empire c. 1400 to 1836 CE
Alaouite Sultanate of Morocco 1666 to 1912 CE
Ashanti Empire 1701 to 1901 CE
French Algeria 1830 to 1962 CE
Muhammad Ali dynasty (Khedivate) 1805 to 1914 CE
Sokoto Caliphate 1804 to 1903 CE
Kingdom of Nri c. 900 to 1911 CE

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

Ottoman Empire 1299 to 1922 CE, Europe
Ottoman Empire 1299 to 1922 CE, Middle East
Portuguese Empire 1415 to 1999 CE, Europe
Kingdom of Kongo c. 1390 to 1914 CE, Central and Southern Africa
Mughal Empire 1526 to 1857 CE, South Asia
Qing dynasty 1636 to 1912 CE, East Asia
United States 1776 CE to the present, North America
United Kingdom 1801 CE to the present, Europe
Haiti 1804 CE to the present, Mesoamerica and Caribbean
Russian Empire 1721 to 1917 CE, Europe

Questions

When did Emirate of Abdelkader exist?

1832 to 1847 CE, about 15 years.

Where was Emirate of Abdelkader?

Maghreb, in North and West Africa. Its capital was Mascara, later Tagdemt.

What language did Emirate of Abdelkader speak?

Arabic. This family includes Arabic-speaking states.