A queen of this dynasty, Zainab, suggested its ruler adopted the title "Amir al-mu'minin," a title still used by modern kings of its country.
A queen of this dynasty, Zainab, suggested its ruler adopted the title "Amir al-mu'minin," a title still used by modern kings of its country. This dynasty built the Great Mosque of Tlemcen and practiced full facial covering by both men and women. A branch of this dynasty maintained control of its major offshore islands before being recognized by the Abbasids, and was known as the Banu Ghaniya. Guided by the preaching of Waggag ibn Zallu and Ibn Yasin, this dynasty expanded to take Kumbi Saleh, fought Portugal at Ourique, and defended al-Andalus from Alfonso the Brave at Sagrajas. Its greatest ruler, Yusuf ibn Tashfin, established its capital at Marrakesh. For 10 points, name this Berber dynasty from Morocco that ruled from 1040-1147 when they were supplanted by the Almohads.
A queen of this dynasty, Zainab, suggested its ruler adopted the title "Amir al-mu'minin," a title still used by modern kings of its country.
Almoravids [or al-MurabiTun]