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Almohad Caliphate
The Almohad movement, founded by the reformer Ibn Tumart, built a caliphate across North Africa and al-Andalus. Its patronage supported thinkers such as Ibn Rushd (Averroes). After defeat at Las Navas de Tolosa in 1212 it declined and broke into successor states.
Key facts
| Dates | 1121 – 1269 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | North Africa & al-Andalus |
| Continent | Africa, Europe |
| Capitals | Tinmel, Marrakesh, Seville |
| Founder | Ibn Tumart (movement); Abd al-Mu'min (first caliph) |
| Religion(s) | Sunni Islam |
| Peak extent | ≈ 2 million km² (c. 1200 CE) – source |
Before & after
Preceded by
Almoravid dynasty Zirid dynasty Hammadid dynasty
Followed by
Marinid Sultanate Hafsid Sultanate Emirate of Granada (Nasrid) Kingdom of Tlemcen (Zayyanid)
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.