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Saadi Sultanate

1510 – 1659 CE · about 149 years

The Saadi dynasty ruled Morocco from Marrakesh, defeating Portugal at the Battle of the Three Kings in 1578. Under Ahmad al-Mansur it invaded the Songhai Empire in 1591.

Key facts

Dates	1510 – 1659 CE
Region	North Africa & al-Andalus
Continent	Africa
Capital	Marrakesh
Religion(s)	Sunni Islam

Before & after

Preceded by

Marinid Sultanate Songhai Empire Wattasid dynasty

Followed by

Alawi Sultanate of Morocco Republic of Salé

Sources

Wikipedia – Saadi Sultanate

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