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Tahirid Sultanate (Yemen)

1454 – 1517 CE · about 63 years

The Tahirids were a Muslim dynasty that ruled Yemen from 1454 to 1517, with Zabid as a capital. They succeeded the Rasulids. After 63 years in power they were replaced by the Mamluks of Egypt.

Key facts

Dates1454 – 1517 CE
RegionArabia & the Caliphates
ContinentAsia
CapitalZabid
Religion(s)Sunni Islam

Before & after

Preceded by

Rasulid dynasty

Followed by

Mamluk Sultanate

Sources

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