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Kingdom of Kinda
The Kingdom of Kinda was the rule of the Hujrid dynasty of the Kinda tribe over the Ma'add tribes of north and central Arabia. It acted as a client of the Himyarite kingdom and was a rival of the Lakhmids. The poet Imru' al-Qais, one of the authors of the Mu'allaqat, belonged to its royal family.
Key facts
| Dates | c. 450 CE – c. 550 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Arabia & the Caliphates |
| Continent | Asia |
| Type | tribal kingdom |
| Capital | Qaryat al-Faw |
| Religion(s) | Arabian polytheism, Christianity |
In the Islamic timeline
- Pre-Islamic Arab Paganism (Jahiliyyah) — Kinda ruled central Arabian tribes in the pre-Islamic era.
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.