Idrisids

Idrisids was a state in Maghreb (North and West Africa) that lasted from 788 to 974 CE, about 186 years. Its people spoke Arabic languages (Arabic-speaking states).

Dynasty founded by Idris I, a descendant of the Prophet who fled to Morocco after a failed revolt. His son built Fez, where the al-Qarawiyyin mosque was founded in 859.

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Facts

Dates: 788 to 974 CE
Duration: 186 years
Type: State
Region: Maghreb, North and West Africa
Language family: Arabic
Capital: Fez

Events in North and West Africa during its time

969 Fatimids found Cairo

Neighbours in North and West Africa

Ghana Empire (Wagadu) c. 300 to 1200 CE
Kingdom of Aksum c. 100 to 940 CE
Fatimid Caliphate 909 to 1171 CE
Makuria c. 450 to 1312 CE
Kanem Empire c. 700 to 1387 CE
Kingdom of Nri c. 900 to 1911 CE
Alodia c. 500 to 1504 CE
Kingdom of Gao c. 800 to 1430 CE
Takrur c. 800 to 1285 CE
Sultanate of Shewa c. 896 to 1285 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
Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Middle East
Swahili city-states c. 800 to 1700 CE, Central and Southern Africa
Holy Roman Empire 962 to 1806 CE, Europe
Srivijaya c. 650 to 1377 CE, Southeast Asia
Moche (Mochica) c. 100 to 800 CE, South America
Khmer Empire 802 to 1431 CE, Southeast Asia
Tiwanaku c. 400 to 1000 CE, South America
Abbasid Caliphate 750 to 1258 CE, Middle East

Questions

When did Idrisids exist?

788 to 974 CE, about 186 years.

Where was Idrisids?

Maghreb, in North and West Africa. Its capital was Fez.

What language did Idrisids speak?

Arabic. This family includes Arabic-speaking states.