Taifa of Tavira

Medieval Taifa kingdom
Taifa of Tavira
1146–1150
CapitalTavira
Common languagesArabic, Mozarabic, Hebrew
Religion
Islam, Christianity (Roman Catholic), Judaism
GovernmentMonarchy
Historical eraMiddle Ages
• Established
1146
• Absorbed by the Almohads
1150
CurrencyDirham and Dinar
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Taifa of Silves
Almohad dynasty
Today part ofPortugal

The Taifa of Tavira (Arabic: طائفة تاويرا) was a medieval Islamic taifa Moorish kingdom in what is now southern Portugal. It existed only from around 1146 to 1150. It was centered in the city of Tavira.

List of Emirs

'Umarid dynasty

  • 'Umar: fl. mid-12th century (1146–1150)


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