Taifa of Jerez
The Taifa of Jerez (Arabic: طائفة شريش) was a medieval taifa Moorish kingdom in what is now southern Spain. Established in 1145, it existed until it was conquered by the Almohad Caliphate.
Taifa of Jerez | |||||||||
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| 1145–1145 | |||||||||
| Capital | Jerez | ||||||||
| Common languages | Arabic, Mozarabic, Hebrew | ||||||||
| Religion | Islam, Christianity (Roman Catholic), Judaism | ||||||||
| Government | Monarchy | ||||||||
| Historical era | Middle Ages | ||||||||
• Established | 1145 | ||||||||
• Conquered by the Almohad Caliphate | 1145 | ||||||||
| Currency | Dirham and Dinar | ||||||||
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Jerez remained under Muslim rule until 1261. Following the collapse of the Almohad Caliphate, it emerged as an independent enclave until conquered by Castile.
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