Taifa of Menorca

The Taifa of Menorca (Arabic: طائفة منورقة) was a medieval taifa kingdom, which existed from 1228 until 1287, when the Crown of Aragon conquered it.

Taifa of Menorca

1228–1287
CapitalMenorca
Common languagesArabic, Mozarabic, Hebrew
Religion
Islam, Roman Catholicism, Judaism
GovernmentMonarchy
Historical eraMiddle Ages
 Established
1228
 Conquered by the Crown of Aragon
1287
CurrencyDirham and Dinar
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Almohad dynasty
Crown of Aragon

List of Emirs

Hakamid dynasty

  • Abu Sa'id Utman: c. 1228/9?–1281
  • Abu 'Umar: 1281–1287

See also

  • List of Sunni Muslim dynasties


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