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Emirate of Abdelkader

1832 – 1847 CE · about 15 years

The Emirate of Mascara, known as the Emirate of Abdelkader, was a state founded by Emir Abdelkader to resist the French conquest of Algeria. Its capital was Mascara and later Tagdemt. Abdelkader surrendered to the French in 1847.

Key facts

Dates1832 – 1847 CE
RegionNorth Africa & al-Andalus
ContinentAfrica
CapitalsMascara, Tagdemt
FounderEmir Abdelkader
Religion(s)Sunni Islam

Before & after

Preceded by

Regency of Algiers

Followed by

Second French colonial empire

Sources

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.