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Regency of Algiers
Also known as Ottoman Algeria, Deylik of Algiers
The Regency of Algiers was an Ottoman province in North Africa founded by the corsair brothers Aruj and Hayreddin Barbarossa. It was governed by pashas, aghas and from 1671 by deys elected locally, and it became largely autonomous from Istanbul. France conquered Algiers in 1830.
Key facts
| Dates | 1516 – 1830 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | North Africa & al-Andalus |
| Continent | Africa |
| Type | Ottoman regency (autonomous province) |
| Capital | Algiers |
| Founder | Aruj and Hayreddin Barbarossa |
| Religion(s) | Sunni Islam |
Before & after
Preceded by
Kingdom of Tlemcen (Zayyanid) Hafsid Sultanate
Followed by
In the Islamic timeline
- Ottoman Sultanate-Caliphate — An Ottoman province under the sultan-caliphs.
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.