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Najahid dynasty

1022 – 1158 CE · about 136 years

The Najahids were a Sunni dynasty of Abyssinian mamluks who ruled parts of Yemen from Zabid. Their founder Najah was recognised by the Abbasid caliph al-Qadir. They fought the Fatimid-aligned Sulayhids, and their last ruler was killed by Ali ibn Mahdi in 1158.

Key facts

Dates1022 – 1158 CE
RegionArabia & the Caliphates
ContinentAsia
CapitalZabid
FounderNajah
Religion(s)Sunni Islam

Before & after

Preceded by

Ziyadid dynasty

Sources

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