Ikhshidids

Ikhshidids was a state in Egypt (North and West Africa) that lasted from 935 to 969 CE, about 34 years. Its people spoke Turkic languages (Gokturk, Uyghur, Seljuk, Ottoman, Kazakh, Tatar).

Turkic governor dynasty ruling Egypt and southern Syria, dominated in its last years by the Nubian-born regent Abu al-Misk Kafur. The Fatimids conquered Egypt in 969.

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Facts

Dates: 935 to 969 CE
Duration: 34 years
Type: State
Region: Egypt, North and West Africa
Language family: Turkic
Capital: Fustat

Came from

Tulunids 868 to 905 CE

Became

Fatimid Caliphate 909 to 1171 CE

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
Khmer Empire 802 to 1431 CE, Southeast Asia
Tiwanaku c. 400 to 1000 CE, South America
Abbasid Caliphate 750 to 1258 CE, Middle East
Chola Empire 848 to 1279 CE, South Asia

Questions

When did Ikhshidids exist?

935 to 969 CE, about 34 years.

Where was Ikhshidids?

Egypt, in North and West Africa. Its capital was Fustat.

What language did Ikhshidids speak?

Turkic. This family includes Gokturk, Uyghur, Seljuk, Ottoman, Kazakh, Tatar.

What came before Ikhshidids?

Tulunids.

What came after Ikhshidids?

Fatimid Caliphate.