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Rustamid dynasty
The Rustamids were an Ibadi imamate in what is now Algeria, founded by Abd al-Rahman ibn Rustam with its capital at Tahert. Tahert became a trading hub linked to trans-Saharan trade and a centre of Ibadi scholarship. The Fatimid movement destroyed it in 909.
Key facts
| Dates | 777 CE – 909 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | North Africa & al-Andalus |
| Continent | Africa |
| Capital | Tahert |
| Founder | Abd al-Rahman ibn Rustam |
| Religion(s) | Ibadi Islam |
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In the Islamic timeline
- Ibadiyyah (Ibadis) — The Rustamids were an Ibadi imamate.
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.