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Almoravid dynasty
The Almoravids were a Berber reform movement from the western Sahara that built an empire in Morocco and al-Andalus, founding Marrakesh. Under Yusuf ibn Tashfin they defeated Castile at Sagrajas in 1086. They were overthrown by the Almohads.
Key facts
| Dates | c. 1050 – 1147 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | North Africa & al-Andalus |
| Continent | Africa, Europe |
| Capitals | Aghmat, Marrakesh |
| Founder | Yahya ibn Ibrahim and Abdallah ibn Yasin |
| Religion(s) | Sunni Islam (Maliki) |
| Peak extent | ≈ 1 million km² (c. 1120 CE) – source |
Before & after
Preceded by
Caliphate of Córdoba Taifa kingdoms of al-Andalus Barghawata
Followed by
In the Islamic timeline
- Maliki School — The Almoravids strictly promoted Maliki law.
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.