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Mirdasid dynasty

1024 – 1080 CE · about 56 years

The Mirdasids were an Arab Shia dynasty of the Banu Kilab that ruled the Emirate of Aleppo, founded by Salih ibn Mirdas. They balanced between the Fatimids and Byzantines. They lost Aleppo in 1080.

Key facts

Dates1024 – 1080 CE
RegionArabia & the Caliphates
ContinentAsia
CapitalAleppo
FounderSalih ibn Mirdas
Religion(s)Shia Islam

Note on dates: Salih ruled al-Rahba from 1014 and Aleppo from 1024.

Sources

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