Taifa of Orihuela

Taifa of Orihuela
1239–1249
CapitalOrihuela
Common languagesArabic, Mozarabic, Hebrew
Religion
Islam, Christianity (Roman Catholicism), Judaism
GovernmentMonarchy
Historical eraMiddle Ages
• Established
1239
• Conquered by Castile
1249
CurrencyDirham, Dinar
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Almohad dynasty
Crown of Castile

The Taifa of Orihuela (Arabic: طائفة أريولة) was a medieval taifa Moorish kingdom. It existed probably from around 1239 to 1249.

List of Emirs

Islamic dynasty

  • Abu Dja'far: fl. 13th century
  • Abu'l-Hasam: died 1249/50
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11th Century12th Century
13th Century


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