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Sharifate of Mecca
The Sharifate of Mecca was the rule of the Hejaz holy cities by sharifs descended from al-Hasan ibn Ali. The sharifs usually recognised a stronger patron, from the Fatimids and Abbasids to the Mamluks and Ottomans. Sharif Hussein bin Ali ended Ottoman suzerainty with the Arab Revolt in 1916 and founded the Kingdom of Hejaz.
Key facts
| Dates | 967 CE – 1916 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Arabia & the Caliphates |
| Continent | Asia |
| Type | autonomous emirate |
| Capital | Mecca |
| Founder | Ja'far ibn Muhammad al-Hasani |
| Religion(s) | Sunni Islam, Zaydi Shi'ism |
Before & after
Preceded by
Followed by
In the Islamic timeline
- al-Hasan ibn Ali (RA) — The sharifs traced their descent from al-Hasan ibn Ali.
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.