Taifa of Jaén
The Taifa of Jaén (Arabic: طائفة جيان) was a medieval taifa Moorish kingdom centered in Al-Andalus. It existed for only two very short periods: first in 1145 and then in 1168.
Taifa of Jaén | |||||||
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1145–1168 | |||||||
Capital | Jaén | ||||||
Common languages | Arabic, Mozarabic, Hebrew | ||||||
Religion | Islam, Christianity (Roman Catholicism), Judaism | ||||||
Government | Monarchy | ||||||
Historical era | Middle Ages | ||||||
• Established | 1145 | ||||||
1145–1159 / 1159–1168 | |||||||
• Conquered by the Almohad Caliphate | 1168 | ||||||
Currency | Dirham and Dinar | ||||||
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List of Emirs
Yuzaid dynasty
- Ibn Yuzai: 1145
Huddid dynasty
- Abu Dja'far Ahmad Zafadola (also Cord., Gran., Val.): 1145
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