Maghrawa

The Magrawa (also: Maghrawa, Maghrawiden ) were a Berber tribe in central and western Algeria, who later also ruled northern Morocco.

History

The Magrawa, a tribe of Zanata - Berber, submitted to the 7th century as one of the first Berber tribes of the Muslims. They supported Uqba ibn Nafi in 683 his campaign to the Atlantic. Since the 8th century they were Kharijites and initially allied with the Idrisids and since the 10th century with the Umayyads of Córdoba. Thus they were drawn into the umayyadisch - Fatimid conflict over Morocco. Although managed 924 a victory over the allies of the Fatimids, but they joined this soon. When the Magrawa allied again with the Caliphate of Córdoba, they were forced out of the fatimidentreuen Zirids 972 in the middle of Morocco. To the 977 Magrawa under Chazrun ibn Falful ibn Chazar could but the Midrariden ( Miknasa ) expel from Sijilmasa, whereupon the city remained under their rule until 1053/54 fell to the Almoravids. Ten years later, those sub-branch of the Banu Chazrun was eliminated by the Almoravids, who reigned in Sufruy.

Under the suzerainty of the Fatimids, and later the Abbasids another line of Banu Chazrun also ruled 1001-1147 the area of Tripoli and also in the Taifa Kingdom of Arcos ruled from 1012 until its overthrow by the Abbadids in 1067 descendants Chazruns from the tribe of Magrawa.

Under ibn Ziri ibn Abdallah ibn Atiya Chazar (d. 1001) was the Magrawa under Umayyad suzerainty gain dominion in Fes and extend this fight the Banu Ifran continue. A revolt against the Umayyads was indeed defeated by Almansor, but was soon a restoration of Magrawaherrschaft in Fes. Under the following Prince al - Muizz (1001-1026), Hamama (1026-1039) and Dunas (1039-1060) the Magrawa principality in northern and central Morocco was able to consolidate. However, after 1060 power struggles broke out about the rule, so that the Almoravids conquer Fes 1070 and were able to eliminate the local Magrawa Dynasty.

Ruler

In Sijilmasa ( Banu Chazrun; 977-1053/54 ):

  • Chazrun
  • Wanudin
  • Masud

In Fes (987-1070):

  • Ziri (987-1001)
  • Al - Muizz (1001-1026)
  • Hamama (1026-1040)
  • Dunas (1040-1060)
  • Al - Futuh (1060-1063)
  • Muansur (1063-1068)
  • Tammim (1068-1070)

In Arcos ( Banu Chazrun; 1012-1067 ):

  • Muhammad ibn Chazrun (1012 -? )
  • Abdun ibn Chazrun (? -1056 )
  • Muhammad ibn Abdun (1056-1066)
Berber people Zenata Khawarij Idrisid dynasty Almoravid dynasty Sefrou Arcos de la Frontera Abbadid dynasty History of Morocco
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