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Qarmatian state of Bahrayn
Also known as Carmathians
The Qarmatians were an Isma'ili sect that founded a state in eastern Arabia (al-Bahrayn) under Abu Sa'id al-Jannabi. In 930 they sacked Makkah during the Hajj and carried off the Black Stone, which was returned about twenty years later. Their state ended in 1077 when local forces and the Seljuks overthrew it.
Key facts
| Dates | 899 CE – 1077 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Arabia & the Caliphates |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capital | Al-Ahsa |
| Founder | Abu Sa'id al-Jannabi |
| Religion(s) | Isma'ili Shi'ism (Qarmatian) |
In the Islamic timeline
- Ismailiyyah (Ismaili Shia) — The Qarmatians emerged from the early Isma'ili movement.
- Abbasid Caliphate — Raided Abbasid Iraq and sacked Makkah in 930.
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.